About Shri Venkatesapathy S
Shri Venkatesapathy S is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Venkatesapathy S joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Venkatesapathy S's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Venkatesapathy S has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi; Director, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi; Managing Director, Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 10m as Managing Director, Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
Shri Venkatesapathy S last served as Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi, until 01 May 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Venkatesapathy S's educational qualifications on record include Prodn.Engg. from B.Tech. Anna University Chennai Madras Instt of Tech; Public Policy. 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. Anna University Chennai Madras Instt of Tech | Prodn.Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. IGNOU | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. IGNOU | Law & Governance | Second | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Ports | 21/03/2025 - 01/05/2028 |
| 2 | Director | Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi | Centre | / | 02/05/2023 - 21/03/2025 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 30/05/2020 - 10/04/2023 |
| 4 | Director | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Dte of Fisheries Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 25/08/2017 - 29/05/2020 |
| 5 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/08/2016 - 24/08/2017 |
| 6 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Malappuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2016 - 15/08/2016 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Food & Civil Supplies Deptt Ernakulam | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 26/12/2015 - 06/04/2016 |
| 8 | Secretary | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 30/08/2013 - 08/02/2015 |
| 9 | Sub Collector | Kasargod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/11/2012 - 30/08/2013 |
| 10 | Sub Collector | Devikulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/05/2012 - 03/11/2012 |
| 11 | Sub Collector | Idukki | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/08/2011 - 30/05/2012 |
| 12 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 27/08/2011 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector | Kozhikode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/08/2009 - 27/08/2011 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | NATURAL RESOURCE MANGEMENT WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION | 4Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Venkatesapathy S belong to?
Shri Venkatesapathy S is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2009, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Venkatesapathy S's age?
Shri Venkatesapathy S is 44 years old, born on 10 March 1982.
What was Shri Venkatesapathy S's last posting?
Shri Venkatesapathy S last served as Joint Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi until 01 May 2028.
How many years has Shri Venkatesapathy S served as an IAS officer?
Shri Venkatesapathy S has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Venkatesapathy S held?
Shri Venkatesapathy S has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Venkatesapathy S's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Venkatesapathy S held in one role was 2y 10m as Managing Director, Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum.
What is Shri Venkatesapathy S's educational qualification?
Shri Venkatesapathy S holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Anna University Chennai Madras Instt of Tech.
How was Shri Venkatesapathy S recruited to the IAS?
Shri Venkatesapathy S was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
