About Ms. Archana Patnaik
Ms. Archana Patnaik is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Archana Patnaik joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Archana Patnaik's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 24 years of service, Ms. Archana Patnaik has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Secretariat Chennai; Managing Director, Irrigation Deptt Odisha.
Ms. Archana Patnaik is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, State Election Commission Tamil Nadu, a position held since 11 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 5m each.
Ms. Archana Patnaik's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from M.Phil.; Political Sc.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | Graduate | Political Sc. | 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 | Chief Electoral Officer | State Election Commission Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 11/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Electoral Officer | State Election Commission Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 11/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 25/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Managing Director | Irrigation Deptt Odisha | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 22/06/2019 - 17/12/2022 |
| 6 | Managing Director | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Odisha | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 18/12/2017 - 21/06/2019 |
| 7 | N.A. | Odisha | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 18/12/2017 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 31/07/2016 - 29/11/2017 |
| 9 | District Collector | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/10/2013 - 04/07/2016 |
| 10 | District Collector | Nilgiris | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2010 - 20/10/2013 |
| 11 | Director | State Industries Promotion Corpn of Tamil Nadu Ltd (SIPCOT) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 23/01/2009 - 12/03/2010 |
| 12 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 19/02/2008 - 02/07/2008 |
| 13 | Additional Collector (Dev) | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/06/2006 - 18/02/2008 |
| 14 | Sub Collector | Ramanathapuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2006 - 06/09/2006 |
| 15 | Sub Collector | Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2004 - 01/01/2006 |
| 16 | On Training | Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 20/07/2004 |
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 |
| 2 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2017 for IAS officers | 05/06/2017 | 30/06/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Archana Patnaik belong to?
Ms. Archana Patnaik is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2002, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Archana Patnaik's age?
Ms. Archana Patnaik is 52 years old, born on 20 April 1974.
What is Ms. Archana Patnaik's current posting?
Ms. Archana Patnaik is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, State Election Commission Tamil Nadu since 11 November 2024.
How many years has Ms. Archana Patnaik served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Archana Patnaik has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Archana Patnaik held?
Ms. Archana Patnaik has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Archana Patnaik's educational qualification?
Ms. Archana Patnaik holds the following qualifications: M.Phil., Graduate.
How was Ms. Archana Patnaik recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Archana Patnaik was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
