About Dr. M Balaji
Dr. M Balaji is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. M Balaji joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. M Balaji's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. M Balaji has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Deputy Chief Of Mission, Commerce & Industry Brussels (Belgium); Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; Executive Dir, Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Coonoor. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 8m as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. M Balaji last served as Deputy Chief Of Mission, Commerce & Industry Brussels (Belgium), until 25 April 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Dr. M Balaji's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Anna Univ. Chenai; Mech.engg. from M.Tech. Indian Institue of Technology Delhi New Delhi IIT DELHI. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Anna Univ. Chenai | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. Indian Institue of Technology Delhi New Delhi IIT DELHI | Mech.engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS IIT Madras Chennai | Economics | Awarded | -- |
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 | Deputy Chief Of Mission | Commerce & Industry Brussels (Belgium) | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Commerce / Commerce | 26/04/2024 - 25/04/2027 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 11/03/2022 - 14/04/2024 |
| 3 | Executive Dir | Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Coonoor | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 08/08/2019 - 25/04/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 11/02/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Jt Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 12/02/2014 - 10/02/2019 |
| 6 | Member Secy | State Planning Commission | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 27/09/2012 - 12/02/2014 |
| 7 | District Collector | Virudhunagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2011 - 02/07/2012 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Education Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/01/2009 - 07/06/2011 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 23/12/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Hill Area Dev Project Udhagamandalam | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Area Development | 01/06/2008 - 23/12/2008 |
| 11 | Project Officer | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/06/2008 - 23/12/2008 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/08/2007 - 01/06/2008 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector | Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/05/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 25/05/2006 |
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 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-2017 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 2 | 2020-2021 | 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 Dr. M Balaji belong to?
Dr. M Balaji is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2005, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. M Balaji's age?
Dr. M Balaji is 47 years old, born on 29 May 1979.
What was Dr. M Balaji's last posting?
Dr. M Balaji last served as Deputy Chief Of Mission, Commerce & Industry Brussels (Belgium) until 25 April 2027.
How many years has Dr. M Balaji served as an IAS officer?
Dr. M Balaji has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. M Balaji held?
Dr. M Balaji has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Dr. M Balaji's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. M Balaji held in one role was 7y 8m as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu.
What is Dr. M Balaji's educational qualification?
Dr. M Balaji holds the following qualifications: B.E. Anna Univ. Chenai, M.Tech. Indian Institue of Technology Delhi New Delhi IIT DELHI, Ph. D. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS IIT Madras Chennai.
How was Dr. M Balaji recruited to the IAS?
Dr. M Balaji was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
