About Shri S.Suresh Kumar
Shri S.Suresh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri S.Suresh Kumar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 17 years of service, Shri S.Suresh Kumar has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Khadi & Village Industries Board Chennai; Director, Cadre (AIS); District Collector, Nagapattinam. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
Shri S.Suresh Kumar is currently serving as Commissioner, backward Classes and Welfare Department Tamil Nadu, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 10m each.
Shri S.Suresh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Philosophy from Ph. D. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Ph. D. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University | Philosophy | 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 | backward Classes and Welfare Department Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | Tamil Nadu Khadi & Village Industries Board Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Khadi & Village Industries | 19/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 01/10/2019 - 18/06/2023 |
| 4 | District Collector | Nagapattinam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/05/2017 - 30/09/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/06/2014 - 15/05/2017 |
| 6 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
| 7 | Special Secretary To Govt. | BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Dept. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 20 Round MCTP Phase III | 22/01/2024 | 16/02/2024 |
| 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 | 2016-2017 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Ethics in Public Services | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2019-2020 | Skill Development, Employability and Entrepreneurship | Bhartiya Skill Development University | Jaipur | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri S.Suresh Kumar belong to?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2009.
What is Shri S.Suresh Kumar's age?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar is 51 years old, born on 18 July 1975.
What is Shri S.Suresh Kumar's current posting?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar is currently serving as Commissioner, backward Classes and Welfare Department Tamil Nadu since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Shri S.Suresh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri S.Suresh Kumar held?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Shri S.Suresh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri S.Suresh Kumar held in one role was 3y 9m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri S.Suresh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar holds the following qualification: Ph. D. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University.
How was Shri S.Suresh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri S.Suresh Kumar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
