About Shri Saravanan M
Shri Saravanan M is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Saravanan M joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saravanan M's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Saravanan M has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Research Officer, External Affairs; Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; PS To Minister Of State, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 2m as PS To Minister Of State, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions New Delhi.
Shri Saravanan M is currently serving as Commissioner, Chapra, a position held since 07 March 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Saravanan M's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate; Business Mgt. The officer has completed 11 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. | Business Mgt | 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 | Chapra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/03/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Research Officer | External Affairs | Centre (Foreign Posting) | / | 16/12/2019 - 15/12/2022 |
| 3 | Director | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 07/09/2018 - 21/10/2019 |
| 4 | PS To Minister Of State | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/07/2014 - 06/09/2018 |
| 5 | Director | Education Deptt Primary Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 30/06/2014 - 17/07/2014 |
| 6 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Bhojpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/03/2014 - 07/06/2014 |
| 7 | Director | Education Deptt Primary Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 20/01/2014 - 26/03/2014 |
| 8 | Director | Horticulture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 29/04/2013 - 21/06/2013 |
| 9 | Director | Agriculture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 11/01/2013 - 12/07/2014 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Araria | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/07/2009 - 11/01/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rohtas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2008 - 27/07/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kishanganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/12/2006 - 15/03/2008 |
| 13 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 05/02/2006 - 08/12/2006 |
| 14 | S D O | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/07/2004 - 04/02/2006 |
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 | 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 | 2013-2014 | Natural Resource Management | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2018-2019 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2023-2024 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | IIFT FOREIGN TRADE | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2016 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Saravanan M belong to?
Shri Saravanan M is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2002, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saravanan M's age?
Shri Saravanan M is 55 years old, born on 03 June 1971.
What is Shri Saravanan M's current posting?
Shri Saravanan M is currently serving as Commissioner, Chapra since 07 March 2023.
How many years has Shri Saravanan M served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saravanan M has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saravanan M held?
Shri Saravanan M has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Saravanan M's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saravanan M held in one role was 4y 2m as PS To Minister Of State, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions New Delhi.
What is Shri Saravanan M's educational qualification?
Shri Saravanan M holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Saravanan M recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saravanan M was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
