About Shri M Raju
Shri M Raju is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri M Raju joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri M Raju's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 21 years of service, Shri M Raju has held 7 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Cadre (AIS); Under Secretary, Atomic Energy; Deputy Commissioner, Kargil. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Commissioner, Cadre (AIS).
Shri M Raju is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt Pondicherry, a position held since 05 October 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Shri M Raju's educational qualifications on record include Microbiology from B.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ. Madurai; Microbiology from M.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ. 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.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ. Madurai | Microbiology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ | Microbiology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Madurai Kamraj Univ. | History | 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 | Commissioner & Secy | Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 05/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 03/07/2018 - 04/10/2022 |
| 3 | Under Secretary | Atomic Energy | Centre | Energy / Atomic Energy | 17/10/2013 - 29/10/2016 |
| 4 | Deputy Commissioner | Kargil | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/06/2010 - 17/10/2013 |
| 5 | O S D To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 06/07/2009 - 30/06/2010 |
| 6 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/05/2008 - 06/07/2009 |
| 7 | S D M | Leh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/08/2005 - 06/05/2008 |
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 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
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 M Raju belong to?
Shri M Raju is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 2005, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri M Raju's age?
Shri M Raju is 48 years old, born on 29 October 1977.
What is Shri M Raju's current posting?
Shri M Raju is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt Pondicherry since 05 October 2022.
How many years has Shri M Raju served as an IAS officer?
Shri M Raju has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri M Raju held?
Shri M Raju has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Shri M Raju's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri M Raju held in one role was 4y 3m as Commissioner, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri M Raju's educational qualification?
Shri M Raju holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ. Madurai, M.Sc. Madurai Kamraj Univ, M.A. Madurai Kamraj Univ..
How was Shri M Raju recruited to the IAS?
Shri M Raju was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
