Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji
Indian Administrative Service
About Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 25 years of service, Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji has held 24 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Minister (Agriculture), Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Embassy of india Rome; Joint Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi; PS To Minister Of State, Railways New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 7m as Joint Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi.
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji last served as Minister (Agriculture), Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Embassy of india Rome, until 21 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's educational qualifications on record include Botany from Graduate; Animal Sciences from M.Sc. University of Hyderabad School of Life Sciences. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Botany | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. University of Hyderabad School of Life Sciences | Animal Sciences | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Osmania University OSMANIA UNIVERSITY | Microbiology | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minister (Agriculture) | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Embassy of india Rome | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 22/07/2023 - 21/07/2026 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 23/10/2018 - 30/05/2023 |
| 3 | PS To Minister Of State | Railways New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/10/2016 - 23/10/2018 |
| 4 | Director | Commerce & Industry Industrial Policy & Promotion | Centre | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 05/08/2016 - 24/10/2016 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Health & Family Welfare Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 10/02/2016 - 04/08/2016 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Food Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 01/10/2015 - 10/02/2016 |
| 7 | Project Dir | Finance Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/09/2015 - 04/08/2016 |
| 8 | Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 31/08/2015 - 10/02/2016 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Transport Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 14/05/2015 - 31/08/2015 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/09/2014 - 10/07/2015 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2013 - 11/05/2015 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Hailkandi (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/02/2013 - 23/06/2013 |
| 13 | Mission Director | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/08/2012 - 01/02/2013 |
| 14 | Secretary | Finance Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/05/2012 - 01/02/2013 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 20/09/2011 - 01/02/2013 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Assam Financial Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/09/2011 - 01/09/2012 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Industries & Commerce Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 08/07/2011 - 01/05/2012 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/03/2011 - 08/07/2011 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 05/02/2010 - 09/03/2011 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Nagaon (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/06/2006 - 04/02/2010 |
| 21 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Jorhat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2005 - 04/06/2006 |
| 22 | SDO | Titabar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/06/2004 - 01/09/2005 |
| 23 | S D O | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 02/08/2003 - 02/06/2004 |
| 24 | Assistant Commissioner | Dibrugarh (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/09/2001 - 02/08/2003 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1999 Batch | 29/06/2009 | 21/08/2009 |
| 2 | 2016 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2016 for IAS officers | 27/06/2016 | 22/07/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji belong to?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 2001, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's age?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji is 53 years old, born on 26 August 1973.
What was Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's last posting?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji last served as Minister (Agriculture), Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Embassy of india Rome until 21 July 2026.
How many years has Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji held?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji held in one role was 4y 7m as Joint Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi.
What is Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji's educational qualification?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Sc. University of Hyderabad School of Life Sciences, Ph. D. Osmania University OSMANIA UNIVERSITY.
How was Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Jujjavarapu Balaji was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
