About Ms. Pallavi Akurathi
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Karnataka cadre. Ms. Pallavi Akurathi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 17 years of service, Ms. Pallavi Akurathi has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Additional Mission Director, Sakala Mission Bangalore; Additional Director, Bangalore; Director, Women & child Development Karnataka. The longest single tenure was 4y 10m as Deputy Secretary, Personnel & AR Deptt Karnataka.
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi is currently serving as Special Officer, Chief Secretary's Office Karnataka, a position held since 17 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's educational qualifications on record include Telugu from B.A. Andhra University Vishakapatnam Mrs. AVN 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.A. Andhra University Vishakapatnam Mrs. AVN College | Telugu | 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 | Special Officer | Chief Secretary's Office Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 17/09/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Mission Director | Sakala Mission Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 16/06/2023 - 17/09/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Director | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Women & child Development Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 21/10/2019 - 30/01/2021 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel & AR Deptt Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 01/04/2016 - 30/01/2021 |
| 6 | Director | Pre-University Education Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 10/02/2016 - 01/04/2016 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Tumkur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Religious Trusts & Endowments Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 09/08/2014 - 06/08/2015 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Gulbarga Electricity Supply Co Ltd (GESCOM) Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 05/10/2013 - 09/08/2014 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 29/01/2013 - 05/10/2013 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2013 - 29/01/2013 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Area Dev Corpn Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Area Development | 01/01/2013 - 29/01/2013 |
| 13 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 22/09/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Area Dev Corpn Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 22/09/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 15 | Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division Sakaleshapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2011 - 22/09/2012 |
| 16 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 29/08/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-2024 | Environment Impact Assessment: Development Projects (Offline) | Environment Protection Training & Research Institute | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Pallavi Akurathi belong to?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2009, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's age?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi is 45 years old, born on 14 June 1981.
What is Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's current posting?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi is currently serving as Special Officer, Chief Secretary's Office Karnataka since 17 September 2025.
How many years has Ms. Pallavi Akurathi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Pallavi Akurathi held?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Pallavi Akurathi held in one role was 4y 10m as Deputy Secretary, Personnel & AR Deptt Karnataka.
What is Ms. Pallavi Akurathi's educational qualification?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi holds the following qualification: B.A. Andhra University Vishakapatnam Mrs. AVN College.
How was Ms. Pallavi Akurathi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Pallavi Akurathi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
