About Shri M. Vallalar
Shri M. Vallalar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri M. Vallalar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 23 years of service, Shri M. Vallalar has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Vice Chairperson & CEO, TN Maritime Board; Commissioner, M/o Textiles Dte of Textiles Chennai; Director, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 10y 9m as Managing Director, T.N. Salt Corpn Ltd.
Shri M. Vallalar is currently serving as Commissioner, Non Resident Tamils Welfare and Rehabilitation Tamil Nadu, a position held since 13 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y 3m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Non Resident Tamils Welfare and Rehabilitation Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Rehabilitation | 13/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Vice Chairperson & CEO | TN Maritime Board | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Shipping | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | M/o Textiles Dte of Textiles Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 10/11/2021 - 15/07/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 08/03/2017 - 09/11/2021 |
| 5 | Managing Director | T.N. Salt Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 01/01/2016 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Managing Director | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 04/11/2011 - 07/03/2017 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 24/09/2011 - 31/12/2015 |
| 8 | District Collector | Dindigul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/06/2009 - 24/09/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri M. Vallalar belong to?
Shri M. Vallalar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2003.
What is Shri M. Vallalar's age?
Shri M. Vallalar is 59 years old, born on 22 June 1967.
What is Shri M. Vallalar's current posting?
Shri M. Vallalar is currently serving as Commissioner, Non Resident Tamils Welfare and Rehabilitation Tamil Nadu since 13 March 2025.
How many years has Shri M. Vallalar served as an IAS officer?
Shri M. Vallalar has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri M. Vallalar held?
Shri M. Vallalar has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri M. Vallalar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri M. Vallalar held in one role was 10y 9m as Managing Director, T.N. Salt Corpn Ltd.
How was Shri M. Vallalar recruited to the IAS?
Shri M. Vallalar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
