About Shri K Balaji
Shri K Balaji is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri K Balaji joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri K Balaji's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri K Balaji has held 13 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director, Home Affairs New Delhi; Director, Finance Sixteenth Finance Commission New Delhi; PS To Minister, Tourism. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 2m as PS To Minister, Tourism.
Shri K Balaji last served as Director, Home Affairs New Delhi, until 27 April 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri K Balaji's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. Anna University, Chennai College of Gundy. 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. Anna University, Chennai College of Gundy | Electronics | 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 | Home Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 19/09/2025 - 27/04/2027 |
| 2 | Director | Finance Sixteenth Finance Commission New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Finance Commission | 12/07/2024 - 18/09/2025 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Tourism | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/04/2022 - 11/07/2024 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 13/09/2020 - 15/04/2022 |
| 5 | MD & CEO | Power Corpn Ltd.(UPPCL) U.P. Power Corpn Ltd (UPPCL) Varanasi | Cadre (PSU) | Energy / Electricity | 12/10/2019 - 12/09/2020 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Ghazipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 08/09/2017 - 12/10/2019 |
| 7 | N.A. | Ghazipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/09/2017 - 12/10/2019 |
| 8 | Project Administrator | Irrigation & Command Area Dev (I&CAD) Deptt Command Area Dev Auth (CADA) Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 22/05/2017 - 08/09/2017 |
| 9 | N.A. | Auraiya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/09/2016 - 20/05/2017 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Collectorate Auraiya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/09/2016 - 20/05/2017 |
| 11 | MD & CEO | Waste Land Dev Deptt U P Bhoomi Sudhar Nigam Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Area Development | 11/07/2016 - 02/09/2016 |
| 12 | C.D.O | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Ballia | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/10/2014 - 10/07/2016 |
| 13 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 26/09/2014 - 10/10/2014 |
| 14 | Chief Dev Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 18/02/2014 - 25/09/2014 |
| 15 | Sub Divisional Megistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Sub Division Basti | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 29/08/2012 - 17/02/2014 |
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 | 2023-2024 | Fiscal Policy: Management and Emerging issues (Offline) | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri K Balaji belong to?
Shri K Balaji is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri K Balaji's age?
Shri K Balaji is 42 years old, born on 09 July 1984.
What was Shri K Balaji's last posting?
Shri K Balaji last served as Director, Home Affairs New Delhi until 27 April 2027.
How many years has Shri K Balaji served as an IAS officer?
Shri K Balaji has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri K Balaji held?
Shri K Balaji has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri K Balaji's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri K Balaji held in one role was 2y 2m as PS To Minister, Tourism.
What is Shri K Balaji's educational qualification?
Shri K Balaji holds the following qualification: B.E. Anna University, Chennai College of Gundy.
How was Shri K Balaji recruited to the IAS?
Shri K Balaji was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
