About Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 24 years of service, Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan has held 15 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Industries Commissioner & Dir, Industries and Commerce Deptt. Dte of Industries & Commerce Chennai; Director, NITI Aayog New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan is currently serving as Commissioner, Disaster Management, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate; Economics. 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 | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Economics | 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 | Commissioner | Disaster Management | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Industries Commissioner & Dir | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Dte of Industries & Commerce Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 26/05/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/08/2018 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 09/08/2017 - 04/08/2018 |
| 5 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | / | 01/07/2016 - 08/08/2017 |
| 6 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/05/2015 - 01/07/2016 |
| 7 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/07/2014 - 30/04/2015 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 05/12/2012 - 12/06/2014 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Expenditure | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 10/08/2011 - 04/12/2012 |
| 10 | District Collector | Virudhunagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2009 - 09/08/2011 |
| 11 | Additional Collector (Dev) | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 14/05/2007 - 01/06/2009 |
| 12 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/12/2006 - 14/05/2007 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Elections Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/01/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 14 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2004 - 31/12/2005 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | 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 | 2010 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2002 Batch | 07/06/2010 | 30/07/2010 |
| 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 | 2016-2017 | Fiscal Policy and Macro-economic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan belong to?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2002, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan's age?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan is 48 years old, born on 09 February 1978.
What is Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan's current posting?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan is currently serving as Commissioner, Disaster Management since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan held?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan's educational qualification?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sigy Thomas Vaidhyan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
