About Shri R Kirlosh Kumar
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri R Kirlosh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 25 years of service, Shri R Kirlosh Kumar has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, CMWSSB Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (CMWSS) Chennai; Managing Director, Marketing & Agri Business Chennai; Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as Managing Director, Marketing & Agri Business Chennai.
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar is currently serving as Secretary To Governor, Governor's Office Chennai, a position held since 02 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Accountancy from Chartered Accountant; History from Graduate. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Chartered Accountant | Accountancy | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | History | 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 | Secretary To Governor | Governor's Office Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 02/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | CMWSSB Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (CMWSS) Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 13/06/2022 - 01/10/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Marketing & Agri Business Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/01/2017 - 12/06/2022 |
| 4 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 14/02/2016 - 29/01/2017 |
| 5 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 27/12/2014 - 14/02/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2014 - 27/12/2014 |
| 7 | District Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/12/2012 - 31/12/2013 |
| 8 | Director | New Tiruppur Area Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Area Development | 17/08/2010 - 13/12/2012 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 14/09/2009 - 17/08/2010 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 25/06/2009 - 14/09/2009 |
| 11 | District Collector | Dindigul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/02/2009 - 25/06/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Ramanathapuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/02/2007 - 18/02/2009 |
| 13 | Project Officer | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 21/09/2005 - 08/02/2007 |
| 14 | Sub Collector | Nagapattinam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/03/2005 - 21/09/2005 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2001 - 24/03/2005 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 02/07/2012 | 24/08/2012 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri R Kirlosh Kumar belong to?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2001, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's age?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar is 50 years old, born on 04 October 1976.
What is Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's current posting?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar is currently serving as Secretary To Governor, Governor's Office Chennai since 02 October 2023.
How many years has Shri R Kirlosh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R Kirlosh Kumar held?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R Kirlosh Kumar held in one role was 5y 4m as Managing Director, Marketing & Agri Business Chennai.
What is Shri R Kirlosh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar holds the following qualifications: Chartered Accountant, Graduate.
How was Shri R Kirlosh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri R Kirlosh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
