About Shri Ravi Shanakar
Shri Ravi Shanakar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Ravi Shanakar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ravi Shanakar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Ravi Shanakar has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi; Director, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi; Director, Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. Vadodara. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as District Collector, Jamnagar.
Shri Ravi Shanakar last served as Joint Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi, until 31 July 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Ravi Shanakar's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from B.Com. Univ. of Madras; Accountancy from ICWAI Inst.of C&WA. 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.Com. Univ. of Madras | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | ICWAI Inst.of C&WA | Accountancy | - | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 15/03/2024 - 31/07/2028 |
| 2 | Director | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 01/08/2023 - 15/03/2024 |
| 3 | Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. Vadodara | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Energy / Electricity | 11/03/2022 - 18/07/2023 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Narmada | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Tourism / Tourism | 21/06/2021 - 11/03/2022 |
| 5 | District Collector | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/09/2017 - 27/01/2022 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Tribal Dev Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/09/2016 - 17/09/2017 |
| 7 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Municipal Corpn Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 05/05/2016 - 19/09/2016 |
| 8 | District Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2014 - 05/05/2016 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 15/04/2013 - 02/07/2014 |
| 10 | District Dev Officer | Patan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/07/2011 - 15/04/2013 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 12 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Mehsana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2008 - 25/08/2009 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 12/06/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
| 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 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ravi Shanakar belong to?
Shri Ravi Shanakar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2007, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ravi Shanakar's age?
Shri Ravi Shanakar is 47 years old, born on 03 May 1979.
What was Shri Ravi Shanakar's last posting?
Shri Ravi Shanakar last served as Joint Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi until 31 July 2028.
How many years has Shri Ravi Shanakar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ravi Shanakar has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ravi Shanakar held?
Shri Ravi Shanakar has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Ravi Shanakar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ravi Shanakar held in one role was 4y 4m as District Collector, Jamnagar.
What is Shri Ravi Shanakar's educational qualification?
Shri Ravi Shanakar holds the following qualifications: B.Com. Univ. of Madras, ICWAI Inst.of C&WA.
How was Shri Ravi Shanakar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ravi Shanakar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
