About Shri Kiran Gurrala
Shri Kiran Gurrala is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Kiran Gurrala joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kiran Gurrala's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Kiran Gurrala has held 14 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Tamil Nadu; Director, Panchayats Deptt Town Panchayat Tamil Nadu; District Collector, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 9y 3m as Deputy Secretary, Family Welfare Deptt.
Shri Kiran Gurrala is currently serving as Commissioner, Social Security Tamil Nadu, a position held since 31 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Kiran Gurrala's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. Kakatiya University Andhra Pradesh R.E.C.Warangal. 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.Tech. Kakatiya University Andhra Pradesh R.E.C.Warangal | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Commissioner | Social Security Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 31/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | T.N. Water Supply & Drainage Bd(TWAD) Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Panchayats Deptt Town Panchayat Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 23/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/07/2019 - 22/06/2021 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Family Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/07/2017 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Managing Director | Housing & Dev. Board Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 28/08/2015 - 06/07/2017 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | Munger Div Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 24/11/2014 - 27/08/2015 |
| 8 | Additional Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 12/02/2014 - 24/11/2014 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Corpn of Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 17/11/2013 - 12/02/2014 |
| 10 | Project Officer | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Sivagangai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2013 - 17/11/2013 |
| 11 | Project Officer | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Sivagangai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 09/07/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/08/2011 - 09/07/2012 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 15/06/2011 - 19/08/2011 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 15/06/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kiran Gurrala belong to?
Shri Kiran Gurrala is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2009, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kiran Gurrala's age?
Shri Kiran Gurrala is 48 years old, born on 12 April 1978.
What is Shri Kiran Gurrala's current posting?
Shri Kiran Gurrala is currently serving as Commissioner, Social Security Tamil Nadu since 31 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Kiran Gurrala served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kiran Gurrala has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kiran Gurrala held?
Shri Kiran Gurrala has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Kiran Gurrala's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kiran Gurrala held in one role was 9y 3m as Deputy Secretary, Family Welfare Deptt.
What is Shri Kiran Gurrala's educational qualification?
Shri Kiran Gurrala holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Kakatiya University Andhra Pradesh R.E.C.Warangal.
How was Shri Kiran Gurrala recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kiran Gurrala was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
