About Shri C Paulrasu
Shri C Paulrasu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Shri C Paulrasu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri C Paulrasu's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 22 years of service, Shri C Paulrasu has held 18 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Agri & Horticulture Deptt O/o Chief Secy Shimla; Secretary, Administrative Reforms & Trg Deptt Administration Shimla; Secretary, Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Shimla. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as Executive Dir, Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Coonoor.
Shri C Paulrasu last served as Secretary, Agri & Horticulture Deptt O/o Chief Secy Shimla, until 13 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri C Paulrasu's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from B.Sc. TAMIL NADU; Plant Botany from M.Sc. IARI,NEW DELHI. 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.Sc. TAMIL NADU | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. IARI,NEW DELHI | Plant Botany | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.B.A. Bharatidasan University Tiruchirapalli | Business Admn. | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Agri & Horticulture Deptt O/o Chief Secy Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/07/2023 - 13/05/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Administrative Reforms & Trg Deptt Administration Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 16/07/2022 - 13/05/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/02/2020 - 29/06/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | D/o Urban Development, Secretariat Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/09/2019 - 12/02/2020 |
| 5 | Director | Town & Country Planning Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 04/07/2019 - 31/08/2019 |
| 6 | Executive Dir | Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Coonoor | Centre | Commerce / Tea | 23/06/2015 - 23/06/2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/01/2013 - 03/06/2015 |
| 8 | Spl Secy | Administrative Reforms Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 03/05/2012 - 03/01/2013 |
| 9 | Director | Small Savings Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/05/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 10 | Special Secretary | D/o Home Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/05/2012 - 03/05/2012 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Baddi B Nalagarh Dev Auth Baddi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 16/02/2011 - 30/04/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/01/2011 - 30/04/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 15/09/2009 - 29/01/2011 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Lahaul & Spiti | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/05/2008 - 14/09/2009 |
| 15 | Director | Elementary Edu Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 18/02/2008 - 30/05/2008 |
| 16 | S D O (C) | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2008 - 11/02/2008 |
| 17 | S D O (C) | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/04/2007 - 16/02/2008 |
| 18 | Block Dev Officer | Kullu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 22/07/2006 - 13/04/2007 |
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 |
| 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 | 2015-2016 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Fiscal Policy and Macro-economic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 4 | 2018-2019 | Gandhi as an approach for emphatic decision making for the poor, the rural and the Marginalized | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri C Paulrasu belong to?
Shri C Paulrasu is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 2004, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri C Paulrasu's age?
Shri C Paulrasu is 48 years old, born on 23 May 1978.
What was Shri C Paulrasu's last posting?
Shri C Paulrasu last served as Secretary, Agri & Horticulture Deptt O/o Chief Secy Shimla until 13 May 2025.
How many years has Shri C Paulrasu served as an IAS officer?
Shri C Paulrasu has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri C Paulrasu held?
Shri C Paulrasu has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri C Paulrasu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri C Paulrasu held in one role was 4y as Executive Dir, Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Coonoor.
What is Shri C Paulrasu's educational qualification?
Shri C Paulrasu holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. TAMIL NADU, M.Sc. IARI,NEW DELHI, M.B.A. Bharatidasan University Tiruchirapalli.
How was Shri C Paulrasu recruited to the IAS?
Shri C Paulrasu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
