About Shri P Shankar
Shri P Shankar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri P Shankar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 20 years of service, Shri P Shankar has held 6 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary To Government, Secretariat Chennai. The longest single tenure was 9y 2m as Director, Info & Public Relations.
Shri P Shankar is currently serving as Managing Director, TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Tamil Nadu, a position held since 16 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y 4m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Managing Director | TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary To Government | Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 24/11/2023 - 16/07/2024 |
| 3 | Special Secretary To Government | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 24/11/2023 - 16/07/2024 |
| 4 | CEO | Tamil Nadu Khadi & Village Industries Board Khadi & Village Industries Bd Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Khadi & Village Industries | 16/06/2021 - 23/11/2023 |
| 5 | N.A. | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2019 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Director | Info & Public Relations | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 21/08/2017 - Till-Date |
| 7 | District Collector | Nilgiris | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/10/2013 - 20/08/2017 |
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 P Shankar belong to?
Shri P Shankar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2006.
What is Shri P Shankar's age?
Shri P Shankar is 57 years old, born on 15 July 1969.
What is Shri P Shankar's current posting?
Shri P Shankar is currently serving as Managing Director, TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Tamil Nadu since 16 July 2024.
How many years has Shri P Shankar served as an IAS officer?
Shri P Shankar has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri P Shankar held?
Shri P Shankar has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Shri P Shankar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri P Shankar held in one role was 9y 2m as Director, Info & Public Relations.
How was Shri P Shankar recruited to the IAS?
Shri P Shankar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
