Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan
Indian Administrative Service
About Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan's domicile state on record is Pondicherry.
Over 20 years of service, Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan has held 15 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO); Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Assam, a position held since 18 November 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.Tech. Pondicherry Puducherry University. 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.Tech. Pondicherry Puducherry University | Electronics | 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 | Commissioner & Secy | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 18/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/06/2020 - 30/06/2020 |
| 4 | Deputy Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/01/2019 - 29/06/2020 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/01/2016 - 30/01/2019 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2015 - 10/01/2016 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/06/2013 - 31/12/2014 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Urban Local Bodies Deptt Guwahati Municipal Corpn Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 31/07/2012 - 19/06/2013 |
| 9 | C E O | Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment Zila Parishad Tinsukia (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 20/08/2011 - 30/07/2012 |
| 10 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Tinsukia (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/07/2010 - 20/08/2011 |
| 11 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 28/07/2010 - 30/07/2010 |
| 12 | S D O | Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/12/2009 - 28/07/2010 |
| 13 | S D O (Civil) | General Admin Deptt Titabar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2008 - 15/12/2009 |
| 14 | Assistant Commissioner | Sivasagar / Sibsagar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/07/2007 - 27/08/2008 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/08/2006 - 09/07/2007 |
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 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
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 Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan belong to?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 2006, with Pondicherry as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan's age?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan is 45 years old, born on 02 February 1981.
What is Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan's current posting?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Assam since 18 November 2021.
How many years has Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan held?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan's educational qualification?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Pondicherry Puducherry University.
How was Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Kavitha Padmanabhan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
