About Shri J Nivas
Shri J Nivas is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre. Shri J Nivas joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri J Nivas's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri J Nivas has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Hyderabad; Director, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Andhra Pradesh; District Collector And District Magistrate, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Director, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Andhra Pradesh.
Shri J Nivas last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Hyderabad, until 31 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri J Nivas's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Madras University Madras Vellore Institute of Technology. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Madras University Madras Vellore Institute of Technology | Mech.engg. | 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 | Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Hyderabad | Centre | Home / Census | 20/06/2025 - 31/12/2025 |
| 2 | Director | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Andhra Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/04/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/02/2019 - 05/04/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Municipal Admin Deptt Vijayawada | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/11/2016 - 24/02/2019 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Industrial Area Development | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 21/11/2016 - 24/02/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries Dev | 21/11/2016 - 24/02/2019 |
| 7 | Jt Collector | Visakhapatnam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/01/2015 - 20/11/2016 |
| 8 | Jt Collector | Adilabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2014 - 11/01/2015 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Tribal Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 14/06/2013 - 11/01/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 22nd Round of Phase III MCTP | 12/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 |
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 J Nivas belong to?
Shri J Nivas is an IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri J Nivas's age?
Shri J Nivas is 44 years old, born on 20 February 1982.
What was Shri J Nivas's last posting?
Shri J Nivas last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Hyderabad until 31 December 2025.
How many years has Shri J Nivas served as an IAS officer?
Shri J Nivas has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri J Nivas held?
Shri J Nivas has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri J Nivas's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri J Nivas held in one role was 4y 5m as Director, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Andhra Pradesh.
What is Shri J Nivas's educational qualification?
Shri J Nivas holds the following qualification: B.E. Madras University Madras Vellore Institute of Technology.
How was Shri J Nivas recruited to the IAS?
Shri J Nivas was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
