About Shri Arava Rajkamal
Shri Arava Rajkamal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Arava Rajkamal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Arava Rajkamal's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Arava Rajkamal has held 15 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Commerce Deptt Ranchi; Secretary, Building Construction Deptt Ranchi; Secretary, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ranchi. The longest single tenure was 12y 5m as Under Suspension, Ranchi.
Shri Arava Rajkamal is currently serving as Secretary, Mines & Geology Ranchi, a position held since 21 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Arava Rajkamal's educational qualifications on record include Chemical Engg from B.Tech. IIT Madras IIT Madras. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Madras IIT Madras | Chemical Engg | First | -- |
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 | Secretary | Mines & Geology Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Geology | 21/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Commerce Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 19/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Building Construction Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Land & Building | 12/08/2024 - 18/02/2025 |
| 4 | Secretary | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 20/06/2024 - 11/08/2024 |
| 5 | Officiating Secretary | CM office | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/02/2024 - 19/06/2024 |
| 6 | Officiating Secretary | Deptt of ST, SC, OBC and Minority welfare Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 31/01/2024 - 26/02/2024 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue Seraikela Kharaswan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 07/04/2021 - 25/09/2023 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2018 - 06/04/2021 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 14/06/2017 - 01/04/2018 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Law & Order Deoghar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/08/2015 - 13/06/2017 |
| 11 | Under Suspension | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 27/05/2014 - Till-Date |
| 12 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Bokaro | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/02/2013 - 27/05/2014 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/04/2012 - 05/04/2013 |
| 14 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/08/2010 - 09/04/2012 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2008 - 11/08/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 18 th Round of MCTP | 19/12/2022 | 13/01/2023 |
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 Arava Rajkamal belong to?
Shri Arava Rajkamal is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2008, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Arava Rajkamal's age?
Shri Arava Rajkamal is 43 years old, born on 31 May 1983.
What is Shri Arava Rajkamal's current posting?
Shri Arava Rajkamal is currently serving as Secretary, Mines & Geology Ranchi since 21 February 2025.
How many years has Shri Arava Rajkamal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Arava Rajkamal has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Arava Rajkamal held?
Shri Arava Rajkamal has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Arava Rajkamal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Arava Rajkamal held in one role was 12y 5m as Under Suspension, Ranchi.
What is Shri Arava Rajkamal's educational qualification?
Shri Arava Rajkamal holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT Madras IIT Madras.
How was Shri Arava Rajkamal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Arava Rajkamal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
