About Shri Saurabh Rao
Shri Saurabh Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Saurabh Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saurabh Rao's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Saurabh Rao has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Municipal Commissioner, Urban Local Bodies Deptt Municipal Corpn Pune; District Collector, Pune; District Collector And District Magistrate, General Administration Deptt. Pune. The longest single tenure was 6y 2m as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Pune.
Shri Saurabh Rao is currently serving as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Pune, a position held since 05 August 2020. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 10m each.
Shri Saurabh Rao's educational qualifications on record include Ancient History; Political Sc.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. ALLHABAD | Ancient History | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. LUCKNOW | Political Sc. | 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 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Pune | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/08/2020 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Local Bodies Deptt Municipal Corpn Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 17/04/2018 - 13/09/2019 |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Deptt. Pune | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/02/2014 - 16/04/2018 |
| 4 | District Collector | Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 14/02/2014 - 31/03/2018 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Nagaur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/06/2011 - 13/02/2014 |
| 6 | District Collector | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2011 - 13/02/2014 |
| 7 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Admin Deptt Solapur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 14/06/2010 - 31/05/2011 |
| 8 | District Collector | General Administration Deptt. Nandurbar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/11/2008 - 29/05/2010 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Rural Dev & Water Conservation Deptt Gondia | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 08/08/2006 - 15/11/2008 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Wardha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 26/07/2004 - 06/08/2006 |
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 | 2019 | 14th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 23/09/2019 | 18/10/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Enhancing Analytical Skills for Rational Decision Making in Globalised World | ARUN JAITLEY National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Financial Markets and Institutions in India | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 4 | 2023-2024 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence (Offline) | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Saurabh Rao belong to?
Shri Saurabh Rao is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2003, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saurabh Rao's age?
Shri Saurabh Rao is 51 years old, born on 20 April 1975.
What is Shri Saurabh Rao's current posting?
Shri Saurabh Rao is currently serving as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Pune since 05 August 2020.
How many years has Shri Saurabh Rao served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saurabh Rao has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saurabh Rao held?
Shri Saurabh Rao has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Saurabh Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saurabh Rao held in one role was 6y 2m as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Pune.
How was Shri Saurabh Rao recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saurabh Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
