About Ms. Lalitha R
Ms. Lalitha R is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Lalitha R joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Lalitha R's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Ms. Lalitha R has held 7 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Collector, Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue Myladudhurai; District Collector, Cadre (AIS); Deputy Secretary, Chennai Corporation. The longest single tenure was 6y 3m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Lalitha R is currently serving as Director, Textiles Tamil Nadu, a position held since 02 October 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 2m each.
Ms. Lalitha R's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.E. Anna University PMCTW Vallam Tanjore; Tourism from PG Diploma National Law University Delhi. 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.E. Anna University PMCTW Vallam Tanjore | Civil Engg | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma National Law University Delhi | Tourism | Not Awarded | -- |
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 | Textiles Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 02/10/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Collector | Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue Myladudhurai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/12/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/07/2020 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Deputy Secretary | Chennai Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 17/05/2017 - 14/07/2020 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Banking | 13/01/2016 - 16/05/2017 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 19/11/2013 - 12/01/2016 |
| 7 | Sub Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/07/2012 - 19/11/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 23rd Round of Phase III of MCTP | 21/07/2025 | 16/08/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-2017 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Financial Market Regulation | NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad (Telangana) | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Lalitha R belong to?
Ms. Lalitha R is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Lalitha R's age?
Ms. Lalitha R is 42 years old, born on 20 December 1983.
What is Ms. Lalitha R's current posting?
Ms. Lalitha R is currently serving as Director, Textiles Tamil Nadu since 02 October 2024.
How many years has Ms. Lalitha R served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Lalitha R has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Lalitha R held?
Ms. Lalitha R has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Ms. Lalitha R's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Lalitha R held in one role was 6y 3m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Lalitha R's educational qualification?
Ms. Lalitha R holds the following qualifications: B.E. Anna University PMCTW Vallam Tanjore, PG Diploma National Law University Delhi.
How was Ms. Lalitha R recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Lalitha R was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
