About Shri R Lakshmanan
Shri R Lakshmanan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri R Lakshmanan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri R Lakshmanan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 22 years of service, Shri R Lakshmanan has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi; C E O & Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) New Delhi; Managing Director, South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd Bihar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as C E O & Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) New Delhi.
Shri R Lakshmanan last served as Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi, until 14 February 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri R Lakshmanan's educational qualifications on record include Auditing from B.Com. ANNAMALLAI; Auditing. 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.Com. ANNAMALLAI | Auditing | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | C.A. ICAI | Auditing | 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 | Joint Secretary | Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Ports | 18/11/2022 - 14/02/2026 |
| 2 | C E O & Executive Director | Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) New Delhi | Centre (Ex-Cadre) | Energy / Power | 15/02/2019 - 13/11/2022 |
| 3 | Managing Director | South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/11/2016 - 14/02/2019 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 01/04/2016 - 30/10/2016 |
| 5 | Managing Director | North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 10/12/2015 - 29/03/2016 |
| 6 | Additional C E O | Elections Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 30/09/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
| 7 | Managing Director | South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 10/02/2015 - 25/08/2015 |
| 8 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/08/2014 - 31/01/2015 |
| 9 | Managing Director | South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 30/06/2014 - 31/07/2014 |
| 10 | Additional C E O | Elections Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 31/03/2014 - 30/05/2014 |
| 11 | Additional Chief Executive | Others Rural Road Development Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/09/2012 - 31/03/2014 |
| 12 | Director | Mid Day Meals & Schools Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 30/06/2012 - 31/03/2014 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Darbhanga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/01/2011 - 29/06/2012 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Saharsa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2008 - 23/01/2011 |
| 15 | OSD | Social Welfare Deptt ICDS Welfare Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/02/2008 - 31/08/2008 |
| 16 | S D M | Sheikhpura | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/08/2006 - 31/01/2008 |
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 | 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 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri R Lakshmanan belong to?
Shri R Lakshmanan is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2004, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri R Lakshmanan's age?
Shri R Lakshmanan is 46 years old, born on 23 July 1980.
What was Shri R Lakshmanan's last posting?
Shri R Lakshmanan last served as Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi until 14 February 2026.
How many years has Shri R Lakshmanan served as an IAS officer?
Shri R Lakshmanan has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R Lakshmanan held?
Shri R Lakshmanan has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri R Lakshmanan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R Lakshmanan held in one role was 3y 9m as C E O & Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) New Delhi.
What is Shri R Lakshmanan's educational qualification?
Shri R Lakshmanan holds the following qualification: B.Com. ANNAMALLAI.
How was Shri R Lakshmanan recruited to the IAS?
Shri R Lakshmanan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
