About Shri Jayakanthan
Shri Jayakanthan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Jayakanthan joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Jayakanthan has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Public Works Tamil Nadu; Vice Chairman & M D, Watershed Dev Deptt Tamil Nadu; Commissioner, Textiles Tamil Nadu. The longest single tenure was 8y 8m as District Collector, Chennai.
Shri Jayakanthan is currently serving as Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Tamil Nadu, a position held since 25 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Shri Jayakanthan's educational qualifications on record include Agri Chemistry from M.Sc. (Agri) TNAU Tamilnadu. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Sc. (Agri) TNAU Tamilnadu | Agri Chemistry | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | D/o Water Resources Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 25/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Public Works Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 09/02/2025 - 25/04/2025 |
| 3 | Vice Chairman & M D | Watershed Dev Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Watershed Mgmt | 02/10/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Commissioner | Textiles Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Commissioner | Excise & Prohibition Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 16/11/2023 - 23/07/2024 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Geology & Mining Geology & Mining Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 13/06/2021 - 15/11/2023 |
| 7 | District Collector | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/09/2012 - 12/06/2021 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 Shri Jayakanthan belong to?
Shri Jayakanthan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2005.
What is Shri Jayakanthan's age?
Shri Jayakanthan is 59 years old, born on 24 June 1967.
What is Shri Jayakanthan's current posting?
Shri Jayakanthan is currently serving as Secretary To Government, D/o Water Resources Tamil Nadu since 25 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Jayakanthan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Jayakanthan has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Jayakanthan held?
Shri Jayakanthan has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri Jayakanthan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Jayakanthan held in one role was 8y 8m as District Collector, Chennai.
What is Shri Jayakanthan's educational qualification?
Shri Jayakanthan holds the following qualification: M.Sc. (Agri) TNAU Tamilnadu.
How was Shri Jayakanthan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Jayakanthan was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
