About Shri D Manikandan
Shri D Manikandan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri D Manikandan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri D Manikandan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri D Manikandan has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Secretariat Pondicherry; Secretary, Planning Deptt Secretariat Pondicherry; Additional Secy, D/o school Edu. Edu (S) Chennai. The longest single tenure was 2y 7m as District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Karaikal (Pondi).
Shri D Manikandan is currently serving as District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Karaikal (Pondi), a position held since 14 February 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri D Manikandan's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from Graduate Tamilnadu Dr. M. G.R Medical University Sri Ramakrishna College; Psychology from M.Sc. University of Madras University of Madras. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Tamilnadu Dr. M. G.R Medical University Sri Ramakrishna College | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. University of Madras University of Madras | Psychology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. Pondicheery University University College | Applied Physics | Pass | -- |
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 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Karaikal (Pondi) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/02/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 20/02/2023 - 13/02/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary | Planning Deptt Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 20/01/2023 - 17/02/2023 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | D/o school Edu. Edu (S) Chennai | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/06/2022 - 07/01/2023 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Home Deptt Secretariat Tamil Nadu | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Home | 27/01/2020 - 12/06/2022 |
| 6 | Secretary | Agriculture Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 12/07/2018 - 16/12/2019 |
| 7 | Secretary | Sports Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 12/07/2018 - 16/12/2019 |
| 8 | Secretary | Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 30/06/2016 - 21/12/2017 |
| 9 | Secretary | Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 08/02/2016 - 09/07/2018 |
| 10 | District Collector | Disaster Mgmt Auth Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/05/2015 - 07/02/2016 |
| 11 | Secretary | Fisheries Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 26/05/2014 - 04/05/2015 |
| 12 | Secretary | Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 26/05/2014 - 04/05/2015 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/03/2013 - 25/05/2014 |
| 14 | Deputy Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/09/2012 - 21/03/2013 |
| 15 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 30/08/2010 - 17/08/2012 |
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 | 2025 | 19 Round of Phase IV MCTP,2025 | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-2017 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2023-2024 | Building Infrastructure for Vikasit Bharat (Offline) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri D Manikandan belong to?
Shri D Manikandan is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri D Manikandan's age?
Shri D Manikandan is 47 years old, born on 15 June 1979.
What is Shri D Manikandan's current posting?
Shri D Manikandan is currently serving as District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Karaikal (Pondi) since 14 February 2024.
How many years has Shri D Manikandan served as an IAS officer?
Shri D Manikandan has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri D Manikandan held?
Shri D Manikandan has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri D Manikandan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri D Manikandan held in one role was 2y 7m as District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Karaikal (Pondi).
What is Shri D Manikandan's educational qualification?
Shri D Manikandan holds the following qualifications: Graduate Tamilnadu Dr. M. G.R Medical University Sri Ramakrishna College, M.Sc. University of Madras University of Madras, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi, Ph. D. Pondicheery University University College.
How was Shri D Manikandan recruited to the IAS?
Shri D Manikandan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
