About Shri Kowsigan A
Shri Kowsigan A is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Kowsigan A joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kowsigan A's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Kowsigan A has held 9 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Director, Animal Husbandry Deptt Animal Husbandry Kerala; Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Managing Director, Water Authority. The longest single tenure was 3y 4m as Commissioner, Land Revenue Deptt Kerala.
Shri Kowsigan A is currently serving as Commissioner, Land Revenue Deptt Kerala, a position held since 28 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Kowsigan A's educational qualifications on record include Animal Husby from B.V.Sc. & A.H. Tanuvas, Chennai Madras Vety College; Animal Husby from M.V.Sc. Univ.of AGRIC SCi. Bangalore VETY College Hebbal. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. Tanuvas, Chennai Madras Vety College | Animal Husby | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.V.Sc. Univ.of AGRIC SCi. Bangalore VETY College Hebbal | Animal Husby | First with Distinction | -- |
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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 | Land Revenue Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 28/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Animal Husbandry Deptt Animal Husbandry Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 08/06/2022 - 27/06/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Dev | 22/11/2019 - 07/06/2022 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Water Authority | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 04/12/2018 - 21/11/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector | Thrissoor | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/08/2016 - 03/12/2018 |
| 6 | District Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/12/2014 - 03/08/2016 |
| 7 | Mission Director | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 07/12/2013 - 19/12/2014 |
| 8 | Director | Survey, Settlement & Land Records Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 07/12/2013 - 19/12/2014 |
| 9 | Sub Collector | Ottappalam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/08/2011 - 07/12/2013 |
| 10 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 27/08/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | 12th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 20/11/2017 | 15/12/2017 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
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 Shri Kowsigan A belong to?
Shri Kowsigan A is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2009, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kowsigan A's age?
Shri Kowsigan A is 50 years old, born on 18 January 1976.
What is Shri Kowsigan A's current posting?
Shri Kowsigan A is currently serving as Commissioner, Land Revenue Deptt Kerala since 28 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Kowsigan A served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kowsigan A has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kowsigan A held?
Shri Kowsigan A has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Kowsigan A's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kowsigan A held in one role was 3y 4m as Commissioner, Land Revenue Deptt Kerala.
What is Shri Kowsigan A's educational qualification?
Shri Kowsigan A holds the following qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H. Tanuvas, Chennai Madras Vety College, M.V.Sc. Univ.of AGRIC SCi. Bangalore VETY College Hebbal.
How was Shri Kowsigan A recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kowsigan A was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
