About Dr. Darez Ahamed
Dr. Darez Ahamed is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Darez Ahamed joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Darez Ahamed's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. Darez Ahamed has held 12 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Special Programme Implementation Dept. Chennai; Commissioner, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Chennai; Mission Director, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 10y 8m as Mission Director, Cadre (AIS).
Dr. Darez Ahamed is currently serving as Managing Director, Guidance Chennai, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Dr. Darez Ahamed's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 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. Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Medicine | - | -- |
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 | Managing Director | Guidance Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Internal Security | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Special Programme Implementation Dept. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 08/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 13/06/2021 - 07/07/2023 |
| 4 | Mission Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 04/02/2016 - Till-Date |
| 5 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/06/2011 - 03/02/2016 |
| 6 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt North Division Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/01/2010 - 07/02/2016 |
| 7 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 11/11/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 8 | Project Officer | Rural Dev Deptt District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Krishnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2009 - 11/11/2009 |
| 9 | Project Officer | Rural Dev Deptt District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 21/10/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 10 | Sub Collector | Devikulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/08/2007 - 21/10/2008 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/05/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 25/05/2006 |
| 13 | District Collector | Perambalur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
| 2 | 2025 | 19 Round of Phase IV MCTP,2025 | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
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. Darez Ahamed belong to?
Dr. Darez Ahamed is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2005, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Darez Ahamed's age?
Dr. Darez Ahamed is 49 years old, born on 05 February 1977.
What is Dr. Darez Ahamed's current posting?
Dr. Darez Ahamed is currently serving as Managing Director, Guidance Chennai since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Dr. Darez Ahamed served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Darez Ahamed has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Darez Ahamed held?
Dr. Darez Ahamed has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Dr. Darez Ahamed's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Darez Ahamed held in one role was 10y 8m as Mission Director, Cadre (AIS).
What is Dr. Darez Ahamed's educational qualification?
Dr. Darez Ahamed holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
How was Dr. Darez Ahamed recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Darez Ahamed was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
