About Shri R Selvam
Shri R Selvam is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Shri R Selvam joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri R Selvam's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 25 years of service, Shri R Selvam has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Executive Dir, Chennai; Commissioner, Tax & Excise; Director, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 10y 3m as Director, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla.
Shri R Selvam last served as Executive Dir, Chennai, until 07 April 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri R Selvam's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate; Plant Pathology. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Plant Pathology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. TANU, COIMBATORE Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Agriculture | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Executive Dir | Chennai | Centre (Ex-Cadre) | Commerce / Leather | 08/04/2018 - 07/04/2021 |
| 2 | Commissioner | Tax & Excise | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 15/10/2017 - 08/04/2018 |
| 3 | Director | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/07/2016 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Registrar | Co-operative Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 31/10/2014 - 18/01/2017 |
| 5 | Spl Secy | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 29/08/2014 - 31/10/2014 |
| 6 | Spl Secy | Revenue Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 14/07/2014 - 28/08/2014 |
| 7 | Spl Secy | Power | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Non-Conventional Energy | 24/06/2014 - 28/08/2014 |
| 8 | Spl Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 24/06/2014 - 28/08/2014 |
| 9 | PS To Minister | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 10/09/2013 - 24/06/2014 |
| 10 | Jt D G | Commerce & Industry Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) | Centre | Commerce / Foreign Trade | 21/05/2013 - 09/09/2013 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Chemicals & Fertilizers Chemicals & Petro Chemicals | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2010 - 21/05/2013 |
| 12 | OSD To Minister | Chemicals & Fertilizers Chemicals & Petro Chemicals | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 20/08/2009 - 30/06/2010 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/10/2007 - 20/08/2009 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Hamirpur (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/06/2007 - 30/10/2007 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Lahaul & Spiti | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/2005 - 13/06/2007 |
| 16 | S D O | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/09/2003 - 02/07/2005 |
| 17 | Under Training | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | / | 19/09/1999 - 20/09/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 10-16 YRS IN SERVICE | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri R Selvam belong to?
Shri R Selvam is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 2001, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri R Selvam's age?
Shri R Selvam is 55 years old, born on 01 July 1971.
What was Shri R Selvam's last posting?
Shri R Selvam last served as Executive Dir, Chennai until 07 April 2021.
How many years has Shri R Selvam served as an IAS officer?
Shri R Selvam has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R Selvam held?
Shri R Selvam has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri R Selvam's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R Selvam held in one role was 10y 3m as Director, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla.
What is Shri R Selvam's educational qualification?
Shri R Selvam holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Sc. TANU, COIMBATORE Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
How was Shri R Selvam recruited to the IAS?
Shri R Selvam was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
