About Shri P Bala Kiran
Shri P Bala Kiran is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri P Bala Kiran joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri P Bala Kiran's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 18 years of service, Shri P Bala Kiran has held 16 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi; Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andhra Pradesh; Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andhra Pradesh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 11m as Director, Tourism Deptt Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
Shri P Bala Kiran last served as Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi, until 28 February 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri P Bala Kiran's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. I.I.T. Madras; Computer Sc from M.Tech. Madrad I.I.T.,Madras. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. I.I.T. Madras | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. Madrad I.I.T.,Madras | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. IGNOU New Delhi LBSNAA | Public Policy | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
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Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 18/11/2024 - 28/02/2026 |
| 2 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andhra Pradesh | Centre | Home / Home | 06/08/2024 - 14/11/2024 |
| 3 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andhra Pradesh | Centre | Home / Census | 01/03/2021 - 06/08/2024 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Local Self Govt Deptt Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited (SCTL) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 14/09/2018 - 22/02/2021 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Transport & Civil Aviation Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) Kannur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 22/06/2017 - 19/03/2018 |
| 6 | Director | Tourism Deptt Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 22/03/2017 - 22/02/2021 |
| 7 | Mission Director | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 15/11/2016 - 30/05/2017 |
| 8 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Local Self Govt Deptt Kerala Local Government Service Delivery (World Bank aided) Project - KLGSD Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 14/11/2016 - 21/05/2020 |
| 9 | Director | Panchayats Deptt Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 04/11/2016 - 30/05/2017 |
| 10 | Director | D/o Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 22/08/2016 - 04/11/2016 |
| 11 | Director | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Kerala State Info Tech Mission (KSITM) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 22/08/2016 - 04/11/2016 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Kerala Kannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/02/2014 - 16/08/2016 |
| 13 | Director | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Kerala State Info Tech Mission (KSITM) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 19/06/2013 - 14/02/2014 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary To Government | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 02/08/2012 - 18/06/2013 |
| 15 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Kerala Kasargod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/06/2011 - 01/08/2012 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Kerala Pathanamthitta | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/2010 - 16/06/2011 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Kerala Kozhikode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 15/06/2009 - 04/09/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 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 | 2016 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 1Days | |
| 2 | 2010 | Phase IInd Training IAS | 2Mn 7Days | |
| 3 | 2008 | PHASE ONE | 5Mn 14Days | |
| 4 | 2008 | FOUNDATION COURSE FOR ALL INDIA SERVICES | 3Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri P Bala Kiran belong to?
Shri P Bala Kiran is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2008, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri P Bala Kiran's age?
Shri P Bala Kiran is 45 years old, born on 09 March 1981.
What was Shri P Bala Kiran's last posting?
Shri P Bala Kiran last served as Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi until 28 February 2026.
How many years has Shri P Bala Kiran served as an IAS officer?
Shri P Bala Kiran has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri P Bala Kiran held?
Shri P Bala Kiran has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri P Bala Kiran's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri P Bala Kiran held in one role was 3y 11m as Director, Tourism Deptt Government of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
What is Shri P Bala Kiran's educational qualification?
Shri P Bala Kiran holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. I.I.T. Madras, M.Tech. Madrad I.I.T.,Madras, M.A. IGNOU New Delhi LBSNAA.
How was Shri P Bala Kiran recruited to the IAS?
Shri P Bala Kiran was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
