About Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu has held 15 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include PS To Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog New Delhi; PS To Minister, NITI Aayog; PS To Minister, NITI Aayog. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 10m as Deputy Commissioner, Sahibganj.
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu last served as PS To Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog New Delhi, until 04 December 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.Tech. Deemed University NIT Rourkela; Sociology from M.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University. 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.Tech. Deemed University NIT Rourkela | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University | Sociology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. IGNOU, New Delhi IGNOU, New Delhi | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | MASTER IN TAXATION AND BUSINESS LAW NLSIU Bangalore National Law School of India University Bangalore | Business Law | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.Sc. EDINBURGH | Finance | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | PS To Vice Chairman | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 16/07/2024 - 04/12/2027 |
| 2 | PS To Minister | NITI Aayog | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/10/2023 - 31/05/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | NITI Aayog | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 05/12/2022 - 08/10/2023 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | South Chhota Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 26/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Director | Higher Education Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 05/01/2022 - 16/06/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Higher Education Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 28/09/2020 - 04/01/2022 |
| 7 | Director | Land Acquisition & Land Records | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Acquision | 04/01/2018 - 27/09/2020 |
| 8 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 18/06/2017 - 03/01/2018 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Pakur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/06/2016 - 17/06/2017 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Garhwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/04/2015 - 26/06/2016 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Sahibganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/10/2014 - 19/08/2021 |
| 12 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Sahibganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 18/10/2014 |
| 13 | S D O | Garhwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/08/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 14 | Additional District Magistrate & Collector | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2010 - 02/08/2011 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 11/06/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
| 2 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
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 Muthukumar Alagumuthu belong to?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2009, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's age?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu is 43 years old, born on 19 June 1983.
What was Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's last posting?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu last served as PS To Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog New Delhi until 04 December 2027.
How many years has Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu served as an IAS officer?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu held?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu held in one role was 6y 10m as Deputy Commissioner, Sahibganj.
What is Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu's educational qualification?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Deemed University NIT Rourkela, M.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University, M.A. IGNOU, New Delhi IGNOU, New Delhi, MASTER IN TAXATION AND BUSINESS LAW NLSIU Bangalore National Law School of India University Bangalore, M.Sc. EDINBURGH.
How was Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu recruited to the IAS?
Shri Muthukumar Alagumuthu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
