Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary To Government, Public Deptt Tamil Nadu; Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Tamil Nadu; Director, Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 12y 8m as Additional Registrar, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan is currently serving as Secretary, Planning and Development deptt. Tamil Nadu, a position held since 28 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 11m each.
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Amravati University Govt.College of Engg.; Prodn.Engg. from M.Tech. IIT, Delhi. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Amravati University Govt.College of Engg. | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT, Delhi | Prodn.Engg. | - | -- |
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 | Planning and Development deptt. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 28/08/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary To Government | Public Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 09/02/2025 - 28/08/2025 |
| 3 | Director | Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India | Centre (Captive Post) | Home / Home | 03/12/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Tamil Nadu | Centre | Home / Census | 03/12/2021 - 06/02/2025 |
| 5 | Additional Commissioner | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 02/06/2021 - 02/12/2021 |
| 6 | Commissioner-Cum-Director, | civil supplies & consumers protection, Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 15/11/2019 - 15/05/2021 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Civil Supplies & Consumer Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 15/11/2019 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Managing Director | D/o Schedule Caste & Schedul Tribe Development, TAHDCO Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 01/03/2018 - 14/11/2019 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Housing & Dev. Board Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 19/02/2018 - 15/11/2019 |
| 10 | District Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Dev | 23/09/2014 - 23/02/2018 |
| 11 | District Collector | revenue and rehabilitation | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 23/09/2014 - 18/02/2018 |
| 12 | Additional Registrar | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 12/02/2014 - Till-Date |
| 13 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/01/2012 - 12/02/2014 |
| 14 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 30/08/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Thoothukudi / Tutukorin | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/08/2010 - 30/08/2011 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 18/08/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
| 2 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-2020 | Skill Development, Employability and Entrepreneurship | Bhartiya Skill Development University | Jaipur | 1 |
| 2 | 2022-2023 | Ethics in Public Services | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2023-2024 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan belong to?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2008, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's age?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan is 49 years old, born on 19 May 1977.
What is Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's current posting?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan is currently serving as Secretary, Planning and Development deptt. Tamil Nadu since 28 August 2025.
How many years has Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan held?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan held in one role was 12y 8m as Additional Registrar, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan's educational qualification?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan holds the following qualifications: B.E. Amravati University Govt.College of Engg., M.Tech. IIT, Delhi.
How was Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sajjansingh R. Chavan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
