About Shri E. Saravanavelraj
Shri E. Saravanavelraj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri E. Saravanavelraj joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 19 years of service, Shri E. Saravanavelraj has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Geology & Mining Chennai; Managing Director, State Housing Bd Chennai; Director, Geology & Mining. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Managing Director, State Housing Bd Chennai.
Shri E. Saravanavelraj is currently serving as Managing Director(ac), T.N. Magnesite Ltd (TANMAG) Salem, a position held since 07 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 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(ac) | T.N. Magnesite Ltd (TANMAG) Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 07/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Geology & Mining Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Geology | 26/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Managing Director | State Housing Bd Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 02/12/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Geology & Mining | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Geology | 08/03/2019 - 01/12/2022 |
| 5 | Jt Secy | School Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 30/05/2017 - 07/03/2019 |
| 6 | District Collector | Ariyalur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2013 - 30/05/2017 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Text Book Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 19/02/2013 - 06/08/2013 |
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 E. Saravanavelraj belong to?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2007.
What is Shri E. Saravanavelraj's age?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj is 59 years old, born on 26 December 1966.
What is Shri E. Saravanavelraj's current posting?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj is currently serving as Managing Director(ac), T.N. Magnesite Ltd (TANMAG) Salem since 07 July 2025.
How many years has Shri E. Saravanavelraj served as an IAS officer?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri E. Saravanavelraj held?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri E. Saravanavelraj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri E. Saravanavelraj held in one role was 3y 10m as Managing Director, State Housing Bd Chennai.
How was Shri E. Saravanavelraj recruited to the IAS?
Shri E. Saravanavelraj was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
