About Dr. M V Venkatesh
Dr. M V Venkatesh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Karnataka cadre. Dr. M V Venkatesh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. M V Venkatesh's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 17 years of service, Dr. M V Venkatesh has held 11 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Deputy Commissioner, Davanagere; Commissioner, Watershed Dev Deptt Bangalore; Deputy Commissioner, Mandya. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Deputy Commissioner, Davanagere.
Dr. M V Venkatesh is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Kannada & Culture Deptt Bangalore, a position held since 04 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr. M V Venkatesh's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Bangalore University Banglore Med.College; Medicine from M.D. RGUHS Bangalore Med.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 | -- | M.B.B.S. Bangalore University Banglore Med.College | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.D. RGUHS Bangalore Med.College | Medicine | 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 To Government | Kannada & Culture Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 04/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner | Davanagere | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Watershed Dev Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/02/2021 - 24/07/2023 |
| 4 | Deputy Commissioner | Mandya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/08/2019 - 12/02/2021 |
| 5 | Director | Horticulture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 22/02/2019 - 07/08/2019 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Haveri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/06/2016 - 21/02/2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Chickballapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/10/2014 - 24/06/2016 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Ramanagar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 29/01/2013 - 07/10/2014 |
| 9 | Sr. Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2013 - 29/01/2013 |
| 10 | Assistant Commissioner | Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/08/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 11 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 10/08/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
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 Dr. M V Venkatesh belong to?
Dr. M V Venkatesh is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2009, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Dr. M V Venkatesh's age?
Dr. M V Venkatesh is 49 years old, born on 19 February 1977.
What is Dr. M V Venkatesh's current posting?
Dr. M V Venkatesh is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Kannada & Culture Deptt Bangalore since 04 April 2025.
How many years has Dr. M V Venkatesh served as an IAS officer?
Dr. M V Venkatesh has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. M V Venkatesh held?
Dr. M V Venkatesh has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Dr. M V Venkatesh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. M V Venkatesh held in one role was 3y 3m as Deputy Commissioner, Davanagere.
What is Dr. M V Venkatesh's educational qualification?
Dr. M V Venkatesh holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Bangalore University Banglore Med.College, M.D. RGUHS Bangalore Med.College.
How was Dr. M V Venkatesh recruited to the IAS?
Dr. M V Venkatesh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
