About Shri K Manicka Raj
Shri K Manicka Raj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Telangana cadre. Shri K Manicka Raj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri K Manicka Raj's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 21 years of service, Shri K Manicka Raj has held 17 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Additional C E O, General Administration O/o Chief Electoral Officer Hyderabad; Secretary, D/o Revenue & Disaster Management & Ex-officio commir Chief Secretary's Office Hyderabad. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 9m as Secretary To Chief Minister, Personnel & AR.
Shri K Manicka Raj is currently serving as Secretary To Chief Minister, Personnel & AR, a position held since 11 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri K Manicka Raj's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. U/Madras; Energy Planning from M.Tech. U/Bharathidasan Tiruchirappalli. 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. U/Madras | Mech.engg. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. U/Bharathidasan Tiruchirappalli | Energy Planning | 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 Chief Minister | Personnel & AR | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Finance | 18/01/2023 - 08/01/2024 |
| 3 | Additional C E O | General Administration O/o Chief Electoral Officer Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Available | 01/07/2022 - 29/12/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | D/o Revenue & Disaster Management & Ex-officio commir Chief Secretary's Office Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Available | 21/01/2022 - 30/06/2022 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Dir | Commerce & Industries Deptt. Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 05/02/2020 - 11/08/2021 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/02/2019 - 05/02/2020 |
| 7 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/09/2018 - 12/09/2018 |
| 8 | Additional Secy To C M | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Co-ordination) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 08/03/2018 - 28/02/2019 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Sangareddy | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 11/10/2016 - 08/03/2018 |
| 10 | Director | Commerce, Industries & Emp | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 05/06/2015 - 10/10/2016 |
| 11 | Director | Command Area Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Relief & Rehabilitation | 28/01/2015 - 05/06/2015 |
| 12 | State Representatives Under The NRLM | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development | Centre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 02/04/2012 - 31/12/2014 |
| 13 | State Representatives Under The NRLM | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/04/2012 - 31/12/2014 |
| 14 | Project Dir | Outer Ring Road | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 24/04/2011 - 31/03/2012 |
| 15 | Commissioner | Municipal Commission Rajahmundry | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/07/2009 - 17/04/2011 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Rampachodwaram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/08/2007 - 07/07/2009 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Khammam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/06/2006 - 07/08/2007 |
| 18 | On Training | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 15/06/2006 |
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 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
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 K Manicka Raj belong to?
Shri K Manicka Raj is an IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, batch of 2005, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri K Manicka Raj's age?
Shri K Manicka Raj is 51 years old, born on 04 May 1975.
What is Shri K Manicka Raj's current posting?
Shri K Manicka Raj is currently serving as Secretary To Chief Minister, Personnel & AR since 11 January 2024.
How many years has Shri K Manicka Raj served as an IAS officer?
Shri K Manicka Raj has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri K Manicka Raj held?
Shri K Manicka Raj has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri K Manicka Raj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri K Manicka Raj held in one role was 2y 9m as Secretary To Chief Minister, Personnel & AR.
What is Shri K Manicka Raj's educational qualification?
Shri K Manicka Raj holds the following qualifications: B.E. U/Madras, M.Tech. U/Bharathidasan Tiruchirappalli.
How was Shri K Manicka Raj recruited to the IAS?
Shri K Manicka Raj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
