About Ms. R.Gajalakshmi
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. R.Gajalakshmi joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 17 years of service, Ms. R.Gajalakshmi has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Fisheries Development Corp. Tamil Nadu; Managing Director, TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Chennai; Managing Director, TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Education Chennai. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as Chairperson & MD, Industries and Commerce Deptt..
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi is currently serving as Commissioner (Transport), Transport Tamil Nadu, a position held since 31 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 (Transport) | Transport Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Safety | 31/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Fisheries Development Corp. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Managing Director | TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 10/07/2023 - 16/07/2024 |
| 5 | Managing Director | TN Textbook and Educational Services Corporation Education Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 14/06/2022 - 09/07/2023 |
| 6 | Chairperson & MD | Industries and Commerce Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 31/10/2018 - 13/06/2022 |
| 7 | Managing Director | T.N. Magnesite Ltd (TANMAG) | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 22/05/2017 - 30/10/2018 |
| 8 | District Collector | Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/10/2015 - 21/05/2017 |
| 9 | Jt M D | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Dairy | 01/01/2014 - 10/10/2015 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 16th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2020 | 17/02/2020 | 13/03/2020 |
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 Ms. R.Gajalakshmi belong to?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2009.
What is Ms. R.Gajalakshmi's age?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi is 59 years old, born on 02 February 1967.
What is Ms. R.Gajalakshmi's current posting?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi is currently serving as Commissioner (Transport), Transport Tamil Nadu since 31 July 2025.
How many years has Ms. R.Gajalakshmi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. R.Gajalakshmi held?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Ms. R.Gajalakshmi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. R.Gajalakshmi held in one role was 3y 7m as Chairperson & MD, Industries and Commerce Deptt..
How was Ms. R.Gajalakshmi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. R.Gajalakshmi was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
