About Shri J Kumaragurubaran
Shri J Kumaragurubaran is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri J Kumaragurubaran joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri J Kumaragurubaran's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 22 years of service, Shri J Kumaragurubaran has held 14 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Deptt Religious Endowments Chennai; Inspector General, Registration; Director, Tamil Nadu. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Inspector General, Registration.
Shri J Kumaragurubaran is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Secretariat Chennai, a position held since 12 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri J Kumaragurubaran's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. REC,TRICHY | Civil Engg | 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 To Government | Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 12/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | D/O School Education Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 12/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Deptt Religious Endowments Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 15/05/2021 - 11/10/2023 |
| 4 | Inspector General | Registration | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 23/08/2017 - 14/05/2021 |
| 5 | Director | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 23/05/2014 - 22/08/2017 |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 28/02/2014 - 22/08/2017 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Arasu Cable TV Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Doordarshan | 27/08/2013 - 28/02/2014 |
| 8 | Director | Info & Public Relations | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 01/01/2013 - 28/02/2014 |
| 9 | Director | Info & Public Relations | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 03/09/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 10 | District Collector | Namakkal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2011 - 03/09/2012 |
| 11 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 08/10/2010 - 08/06/2011 |
| 12 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Enforcement, Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 23/10/2008 - 08/10/2010 |
| 13 | Project Officer | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Sivagangai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 26/12/2007 - 23/10/2008 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Theni | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2006 - 26/12/2007 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 01/07/2006 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Natural Resource Management | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri J Kumaragurubaran belong to?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2004, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri J Kumaragurubaran's age?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran is 47 years old, born on 29 May 1979.
What is Shri J Kumaragurubaran's current posting?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Secretariat Chennai since 12 October 2023.
How many years has Shri J Kumaragurubaran served as an IAS officer?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri J Kumaragurubaran held?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri J Kumaragurubaran's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri J Kumaragurubaran held in one role was 3y 9m as Inspector General, Registration.
How was Shri J Kumaragurubaran recruited to the IAS?
Shri J Kumaragurubaran was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
