About Shri Samayamoorthy C
Shri Samayamoorthy C is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Samayamoorthy C joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Samayamoorthy C's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Samayamoorthy C has held 15 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Chennai; Agril Production Commissioner & Secy, Secretarial Admin Deptt Secretariat Chennai; Additional Secy, Public Deptt. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Jt Commissioner, Chennai.
Shri Samayamoorthy C is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Higher Edu Deptt Tamil Nadu, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Samayamoorthy C's educational qualifications on record include Zoology from Graduate; Forestry from PG Diploma. 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 | Zoology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma | Forestry | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. | Zoology | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.B.A. | Business Admn. | Second | -- |
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 Government | Higher Edu Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 16/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Agril Production Commissioner & Secy | Secretarial Admin Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/05/2021 - 15/10/2023 |
| 5 | Agril Production Commissioner & Secy | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Agriculture Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 26/05/2021 - 15/10/2023 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Public Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 18/08/2017 - 25/05/2021 |
| 7 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 03/09/2014 - 17/08/2017 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 17/11/2013 - 03/09/2014 |
| 9 | District Collector | Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/12/2012 - 17/11/2013 |
| 10 | Jt Commissioner | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Enforcement | 18/02/2009 - 15/12/2012 |
| 11 | Spl Officer | Tiruppur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/10/2008 - 18/02/2009 |
| 12 | Project Coordinator | World Bank Assisted Project | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Formulation | 14/03/2008 - 29/10/2008 |
| 13 | Project Dir | Hill Area Dev Project | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 05/07/2006 - 14/03/2008 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Planning, Dev & Spl Initiatives Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 19/10/2005 - 05/07/2006 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Erode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2004 - 19/10/2005 |
| 16 | Additional Collector | Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/06/2003 - 20/07/2004 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 16/06/2003 |
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 | 2012-2013 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | Financing Infrastructure Projects Through Capital Market | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic 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 Shri Samayamoorthy C belong to?
Shri Samayamoorthy C is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2002, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Samayamoorthy C's age?
Shri Samayamoorthy C is 56 years old, born on 01 October 1970.
What is Shri Samayamoorthy C's current posting?
Shri Samayamoorthy C is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Higher Edu Deptt Tamil Nadu since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Shri Samayamoorthy C served as an IAS officer?
Shri Samayamoorthy C has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Samayamoorthy C held?
Shri Samayamoorthy C has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Samayamoorthy C's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Samayamoorthy C held in one role was 3y 10m as Jt Commissioner, Chennai.
What is Shri Samayamoorthy C's educational qualification?
Shri Samayamoorthy C holds the following qualifications: Graduate, PG Diploma.
How was Shri Samayamoorthy C recruited to the IAS?
Shri Samayamoorthy C was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
