About Shri S Dhanaraju
Shri S Dhanaraju is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri S Dhanaraju joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri S Dhanaraju's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 17 years of service, Shri S Dhanaraju has held 9 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Director, Rajya Siksha Kendra Bhopal; District Collector, Bhind; Deputy Secretary, Madhya Pradesh. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Director, Rajya Siksha Kendra Bhopal.
Shri S Dhanaraju is currently serving as Commissioner & Secretary, Commercial Taxes Indore, a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri S Dhanaraju's educational qualifications on record include English from B.A. Bangalore Bangalore Govt. Arts College; English from B.Ed. Bangalore Bangalore Sri Siddharthe College of English. 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.A. Bangalore Bangalore Govt. Arts College | English | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Ed. Bangalore Bangalore Sri Siddharthe College of English | English | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Bangalore Bangalore | English | 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 & Secretary | Commercial Taxes Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Rajya Siksha Kendra Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Collector | Bhind | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/10/2018 - 31/12/2021 |
| 4 | Deputy Secretary | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 21/06/2017 - 20/10/2018 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Jhabua | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2013 - 20/06/2017 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Jhabua | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 12/10/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 7 | S D O | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/08/2011 - 12/10/2012 |
| 8 | Assistant Collector | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/05/2010 - 23/08/2011 |
| 9 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/08/2009 - 19/05/2010 |
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 | 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 S Dhanaraju belong to?
Shri S Dhanaraju is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2009, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Shri S Dhanaraju's age?
Shri S Dhanaraju is 50 years old, born on 04 February 1976.
What is Shri S Dhanaraju's current posting?
Shri S Dhanaraju is currently serving as Commissioner & Secretary, Commercial Taxes Indore since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri S Dhanaraju served as an IAS officer?
Shri S Dhanaraju has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri S Dhanaraju held?
Shri S Dhanaraju has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri S Dhanaraju's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri S Dhanaraju held in one role was 4y 9m as Director, Rajya Siksha Kendra Bhopal.
What is Shri S Dhanaraju's educational qualification?
Shri S Dhanaraju holds the following qualifications: B.A. Bangalore Bangalore Govt. Arts College, B.Ed. Bangalore Bangalore Sri Siddharthe College of English, M.A. Bangalore Bangalore.
How was Shri S Dhanaraju recruited to the IAS?
Shri S Dhanaraju was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
