About Shri D Senthil Pandiyan
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Uttarakhand cadre. Shri D Senthil Pandiyan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 24 years of service, Shri D Senthil Pandiyan has held 36 recorded postings across 33 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Earth Sciences New Delhi; Joint Secretary, AYUSH New Delhi; On Foreign Training, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms U S A. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Chief Project Officer, Integrated Rural Dev (IRD).
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan last served as Joint Secretary, Earth Sciences New Delhi, until 23 May 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate TN Agri.University AC & RI , Madurai; Economic Dev. from Masters in International Development Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate TN Agri.University AC & RI , Madurai | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Masters in International Development Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy | Economic Dev. | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.I.D.P. Duke University Sanfard School of Public Policy | Public Policy | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Earth Sciences New Delhi | Centre | Science & Technology / Earth Science | 06/10/2022 - 23/05/2026 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | AYUSH New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 24/05/2021 - 02/10/2022 |
| 3 | On Foreign Training | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms U S A | Cadre (Foreign Training) | Public Policy / | 01/08/2019 - 04/08/2020 |
| 4 | Secretary | Panchayati Raj | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/12/2018 - 30/04/2019 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cane Dev & Sugar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 26/10/2018 - 07/08/2020 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cane Dev & Sugar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 02/11/2017 - 11/04/2018 |
| 7 | Transport Commissioner | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 02/06/2017 - 20/07/2018 |
| 8 | Secretary | Rural Works Department | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/05/2017 - 10/04/2018 |
| 9 | Secretary | Agriculture | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 16/05/2017 - 07/08/2020 |
| 10 | Chief Project Officer | Integrated Rural Dev (IRD) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/12/2016 - 07/08/2020 |
| 11 | Divisional Commissioner | Kumaun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 03/10/2016 - 02/06/2017 |
| 12 | Secretary | Medical Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 03/08/2016 - 01/06/2017 |
| 13 | Secy. | Public Grievances Redress Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 17/11/2015 - 19/01/2016 |
| 14 | Project Dir | Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 31/12/2014 - 03/08/2016 |
| 15 | Secretary | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 31/12/2014 - 03/08/2016 |
| 16 | Director General | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 31/12/2014 - 03/08/2016 |
| 17 | Kumbh Mela Officer | Haridwar Dev Auth (HDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/03/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 18 | District Magistrate | Haridwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 24/02/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 19 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 14/11/2013 - 24/02/2014 |
| 20 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 27/05/2013 - 14/11/2013 |
| 21 | Additional Secy | Minority Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 27/05/2013 - 27/01/2014 |
| 22 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 18/06/2012 - 24/02/2014 |
| 23 | District Magistrate | Haridwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/09/2011 - 12/05/2012 |
| 24 | Vice Chairman | Dev Auth Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 12/08/2011 - 23/09/2011 |
| 25 | Additional Secy | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 16/08/2010 - 30/04/2011 |
| 26 | Managing Director | Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 16/08/2010 - 28/06/2011 |
| 27 | District Magistrate | Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/08/2009 - 16/08/2010 |
| 28 | Vice Chairman | Mussorie, Dehradun Dev Auth Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 15/06/2009 - 10/08/2009 |
| 29 | District Magistrate | Pauri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/11/2008 - 14/06/2009 |
| 30 | District Magistrate | Udham Singh Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/06/2008 - 03/11/2008 |
| 31 | District Magistrate | Pithoragarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/11/2007 - 15/06/2008 |
| 32 | District Magistrate | Rudraprayag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/05/2007 - 20/11/2007 |
| 33 | Chief Dev Officer | Almora | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 06/03/2007 - 21/05/2007 |
| 34 | Chief Dev Officer | Roorkee | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 25/07/2005 - 04/03/2006 |
| 35 | Chief Dev Officer | Haridwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/07/2005 - 04/03/2006 |
| 36 | Jt Magistrate | Revenue Roorkee | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 04/08/2004 - 25/07/2005 |
| 37 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Training / International Cooperation | 12/06/2004 - 03/08/2004 |
| 38 | Jt Magistrate | Nainital | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/05/2003 - 12/06/2004 |
| 39 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 30/05/2003 |
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 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 2 | 2021-2022 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME(EGPL) | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2007 | GOOD GOVERNANCE | 6Days | |
| 3 | 2006 | PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri D Senthil Pandiyan belong to?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan is an IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, batch of 2002, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's age?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan is 49 years old, born on 21 June 1977.
What was Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's last posting?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan last served as Joint Secretary, Earth Sciences New Delhi until 23 May 2026.
How many years has Shri D Senthil Pandiyan served as an IAS officer?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri D Senthil Pandiyan held?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan has held 36 distinct postings over their career, across 33 locations.
What is Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri D Senthil Pandiyan held in one role was 3y 8m as Chief Project Officer, Integrated Rural Dev (IRD).
What is Shri D Senthil Pandiyan's educational qualification?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan holds the following qualifications: Graduate TN Agri.University AC & RI , Madurai, Masters in International Development Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy, M.I.D.P. Duke University Sanfard School of Public Policy.
How was Shri D Senthil Pandiyan recruited to the IAS?
Shri D Senthil Pandiyan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
