About Shri P Rajendra Cholan
Shri P Rajendra Cholan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri P Rajendra Cholan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri P Rajendra Cholan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 18 years of service, Shri P Rajendra Cholan has held 13 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore; Managing Director, Power Deptt Bangalore Electricity Supply Co Ltd (BESCOM) Bangalore; District Collector, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 10y 5m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
Shri P Rajendra Cholan is currently serving as Secretary, Deputy Chief Minister Bangalore, a position held since 31 July 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Shri P Rajendra Cholan's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Madras University Vellammal Engg. College. 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.E. Madras University Vellammal Engg. College | Electrical Engg. | Second | -- |
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 | Deputy Chief Minister Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Staff Officers | 31/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 07/12/2022 - 30/07/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Power Deptt Bangalore Electricity Supply Co Ltd (BESCOM) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 24/06/2016 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/05/2016 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Deputy Commissioner | Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/05/2014 - 24/06/2016 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Hublic Electricity Supply Co Ltd (HESCOM) Hubli | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 11/05/2013 - 31/05/2014 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Yadgir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/03/2013 - 11/05/2013 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Hublic Electricity Supply Co Ltd (HESCOM) Hubli | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 27/08/2012 - 27/03/2013 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Kolar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/01/2012 - 27/08/2012 |
| 10 | Sr. Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division Haveri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 25/01/2012 |
| 11 | Assistant Commissioner | Haveri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| 12 | Assistant Commissioner | General Admin Deptt Lakhimpur (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/06/2009 - 06/09/2010 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 30/06/2009 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | SURVEY & SETTLEMENT TRAINING | 1Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri P Rajendra Cholan belong to?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2008, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri P Rajendra Cholan's age?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan is 47 years old, born on 27 June 1979.
What is Shri P Rajendra Cholan's current posting?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan is currently serving as Secretary, Deputy Chief Minister Bangalore since 31 July 2023.
How many years has Shri P Rajendra Cholan served as an IAS officer?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri P Rajendra Cholan held?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri P Rajendra Cholan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri P Rajendra Cholan held in one role was 10y 5m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri P Rajendra Cholan's educational qualification?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan holds the following qualification: B.E. Madras University Vellammal Engg. College.
How was Shri P Rajendra Cholan recruited to the IAS?
Shri P Rajendra Cholan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
