About Dr. Vishal R
Dr. Vishal R is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Karnataka cadre. Dr. Vishal R joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Vishal R's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 22 years of service, Dr. Vishal R has held 16 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Public Instruction Bangalore; Commissioner, Drinking Water & Infrastructure; Deputy Commissioner, Tumkur. The longest single tenure was 3y 2m as Secretary, D/o Finance, Bangalore.
Dr. Vishal R is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Finance, Bangalore, a position held since 17 August 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Vishal R's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. KIMS,HUBLI | Medicine | 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 | Secretary | D/o Finance, Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 17/08/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Public Instruction Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/09/2021 - 16/08/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Drinking Water & Infrastructure | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 18/08/2018 - 13/09/2021 |
| 4 | Deputy Commissioner | Tumkur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/04/2018 - 29/07/2018 |
| 5 | Director | Municipal Admin Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 24/06/2016 - 15/04/2018 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Udupi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/10/2014 - 24/06/2016 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Food & Civil Supplies Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 07/10/2014 - 28/10/2014 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Chickballapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/05/2013 - 07/10/2014 |
| 9 | Additional Commissioner | Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 26/12/2012 - 18/05/2013 |
| 10 | Project Administrator | Kar Health Sys Dev Project | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 20/09/2012 - 26/12/2012 |
| 11 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 05/09/2012 - 22/12/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/09/2009 - 05/09/2012 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt Expenditure | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 01/01/2008 - 11/09/2009 |
| 14 | OSD To Minister | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 25/06/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 25/06/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 16 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/07/2006 - 25/06/2007 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2004 - 05/07/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 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 Dr. Vishal R belong to?
Dr. Vishal R is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2004, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Vishal R's age?
Dr. Vishal R is 49 years old, born on 28 May 1977.
What is Dr. Vishal R's current posting?
Dr. Vishal R is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Finance, Bangalore since 17 August 2023.
How many years has Dr. Vishal R served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Vishal R has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Vishal R held?
Dr. Vishal R has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Dr. Vishal R's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Vishal R held in one role was 3y 2m as Secretary, D/o Finance, Bangalore.
How was Dr. Vishal R recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Vishal R was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
