About Shri Anbukkumar V
Shri Anbukkumar V is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Anbukkumar V joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Anbukkumar V's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Anbukkumar V has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Housing Deptt Bangalore; Secretary, Agriculture Deptt Bangalore; Managing Director, Kar State Road Tpt Corpn (KSRTC) Bangalore. The longest single tenure was 5y 1m as Director, Bangalore Metropolitan Tpt Corpn (BMTC) Bangalore.
Shri Anbukkumar V is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer & E/o Secretary to Govt., Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Elections) DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore, a position held since 09 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Anbukkumar V's educational qualifications on record include History; History. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. MADRAS | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. MADRAS | History | 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 | Chief Electoral Officer & E/o Secretary to Govt. | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Elections) DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 09/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Housing Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 02/06/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences & Fisheries Deptt. Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 02/06/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
| 4 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 06/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Managing Director | Kar State Road Tpt Corpn (KSRTC) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 18/04/2022 - 05/06/2023 |
| 6 | Director | Bangalore Metropolitan Tpt Corpn (BMTC) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 15/09/2021 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Managing Director | Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 28/09/2017 - 14/09/2021 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Social Justice & Empowerment, Welfare of SC & BC Deptt Backward Classes Welfare Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 24/06/2016 - 28/09/2017 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Food & Civil Supplies | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 29/12/2015 - 24/06/2016 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Backward Classes Welfare Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/07/2013 - 28/12/2015 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Mysore Minerals Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 11/05/2013 - 17/07/2013 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Haveri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/03/2013 - 11/05/2013 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Mysore Minerals Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 02/02/2013 - 27/03/2013 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2012 - 02/02/2013 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Raichur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/11/2009 - 25/01/2012 |
| 16 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 16/02/2009 - 13/11/2009 |
| 17 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 20/03/2008 - 16/02/2009 |
| 18 | Sr. Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2008 - 20/03/2008 |
| 19 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/08/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Bellary | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2004 - 31/07/2006 |
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 |
| 2 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
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 Anbukkumar V belong to?
Shri Anbukkumar V is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2004, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Anbukkumar V's age?
Shri Anbukkumar V is 52 years old, born on 17 June 1974.
What is Shri Anbukkumar V's current posting?
Shri Anbukkumar V is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer & E/o Secretary to Govt., Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Elections) DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore since 09 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Anbukkumar V served as an IAS officer?
Shri Anbukkumar V has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Anbukkumar V held?
Shri Anbukkumar V has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Anbukkumar V's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Anbukkumar V held in one role was 5y 1m as Director, Bangalore Metropolitan Tpt Corpn (BMTC) Bangalore.
How was Shri Anbukkumar V recruited to the IAS?
Shri Anbukkumar V was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
