About Shri Harikishore S
Shri Harikishore S is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Harikishore S joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Harikishore S's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Harikishore S has held 21 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Tourism New Delhi; Secretary, Non Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Deptt Non-Resident Keralite Affairs (NORKA) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Officer On Special Duty (O.S.D), Chief Minister's Office Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 11m as Executive Director, Local Self Govt Deptt Kudumbasree Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
Shri Harikishore S last served as Joint Secretary, Tourism New Delhi, until 12 September 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Harikishore S's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech. Kannur University G.C.E Kannur; Material Sc from M.Tech. I.I.T. Kanpur. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. Kannur University G.C.E Kannur | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. I.I.T. Kanpur | Material Sc | - | -- |
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 | Tourism New Delhi | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 13/09/2025 - 12/09/2030 |
| 2 | Secretary | Non Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Deptt Non-Resident Keralite Affairs (NORKA) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | External Affairs / Overseas Indian Affairs | 25/04/2025 - 12/09/2025 |
| 3 | Officer On Special Duty (O.S.D) | Chief Minister's Office Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/04/2025 - 12/09/2025 |
| 4 | Secretary | Programme Implementation & Evaluation Evaluation & Monitoring Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 03/10/2024 - 12/09/2025 |
| 5 | Secretary | Info & Public Relations (IPR) Deptt Info & Public Relations Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 19/06/2024 - 12/09/2025 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. KSIDC Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 01/08/2022 - 25/04/2025 |
| 7 | Special Officer | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Dte of Industries & Commerce Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Marketing | 25/07/2022 - 11/10/2024 |
| 8 | Director | Geology & Mining Geology & Mining Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 18/11/2021 - 01/08/2022 |
| 9 | Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Industries & Commerce Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries Dev | 14/07/2021 - 11/10/2024 |
| 10 | Director | Info & Public Relations (IPR) Deptt Info & Public Relations Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 22/09/2020 - 01/08/2022 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. KSIDC Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 02/04/2020 - 22/09/2020 |
| 12 | Executive Director | Local Self Govt Deptt Kudumbasree Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 17/08/2016 - 14/07/2021 |
| 13 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Pathanamthitta | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 15/03/2014 - 11/08/2016 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Tourism KTDC Ltd. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 15/07/2013 - 02/09/2013 |
| 15 | Director | Tourism Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 09/05/2013 - 14/03/2014 |
| 16 | Director | SC & ST Dev Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 13/08/2012 - 09/05/2013 |
| 17 | Director | ST Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 13/08/2012 - 04/03/2014 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Mananthavady | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/05/2011 - 21/07/2012 |
| 19 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Revenue Sub-Division Chengannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/08/2010 - 25/05/2011 |
| 20 | Assistant Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/06/2009 - 21/08/2010 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/09/2008 - 15/06/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
| 2 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
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 Harikishore S belong to?
Shri Harikishore S is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2008, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Shri Harikishore S's age?
Shri Harikishore S is 46 years old, born on 14 October 1980.
What was Shri Harikishore S's last posting?
Shri Harikishore S last served as Joint Secretary, Tourism New Delhi until 12 September 2030.
How many years has Shri Harikishore S served as an IAS officer?
Shri Harikishore S has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Harikishore S held?
Shri Harikishore S has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Harikishore S's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Harikishore S held in one role was 4y 11m as Executive Director, Local Self Govt Deptt Kudumbasree Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
What is Shri Harikishore S's educational qualification?
Shri Harikishore S holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Kannur University G.C.E Kannur, M.Tech. I.I.T. Kanpur.
How was Shri Harikishore S recruited to the IAS?
Shri Harikishore S was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
