About Shri Praveen P Nair
Shri Praveen P Nair is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Praveen P Nair joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Praveen P Nair's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri Praveen P Nair has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include PS To Minister, Education New Delhi; Director, Department Of Information Technology And Communication Chennai; Director, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Commissionerate of Rural Development Chennai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 4m as Managing Director, Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development State Rural Livehood Mission Chennai.
Shri Praveen P Nair last served as PS To Minister, Education New Delhi, until 10 July 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Praveen P Nair's educational qualifications on record include Electrical & Electronics Engineering from B.E. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani RAJASTHAN Birla Institue of Tech and Science Pilani; Electrical Engg. from B.E. (Hons) BITS PILANI. 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. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani RAJASTHAN Birla Institue of Tech and Science Pilani | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. (Hons) BITS PILANI | Electrical Engg. | - | -- |
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 | PS To Minister | Education New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 11/07/2024 - 10/07/2029 |
| 2 | Director | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / Information Technology | 18/07/2022 - 24/05/2024 |
| 3 | Director | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Commissionerate of Rural Development Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 17/06/2021 - 31/05/2022 |
| 4 | District Collector | Revenue Administration Deptt. Nagapattinam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/09/2019 - 16/06/2021 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development State Rural Livehood Mission Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 03/06/2017 - 23/09/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development TN Corpn for Dev of Women Ltd Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 03/06/2017 - 23/09/2019 |
| 7 | Regional Deputy Commissioner (Central) | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 14/01/2016 - 02/06/2017 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Municipal Admin | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 24/11/2014 - 13/01/2016 |
| 9 | Sub Collector | Revenue Deptt Sub Division Hosur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/09/2012 - 20/11/2014 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Praveen P Nair belong to?
Shri Praveen P Nair is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Praveen P Nair's age?
Shri Praveen P Nair is 41 years old, born on 23 January 1985.
What was Shri Praveen P Nair's last posting?
Shri Praveen P Nair last served as PS To Minister, Education New Delhi until 10 July 2029.
How many years has Shri Praveen P Nair served as an IAS officer?
Shri Praveen P Nair has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Praveen P Nair held?
Shri Praveen P Nair has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Praveen P Nair's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Praveen P Nair held in one role was 2y 4m as Managing Director, Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development State Rural Livehood Mission Chennai.
What is Shri Praveen P Nair's educational qualification?
Shri Praveen P Nair holds the following qualifications: B.E. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani RAJASTHAN Birla Institue of Tech and Science Pilani, B.E. (Hons) BITS PILANI.
How was Shri Praveen P Nair recruited to the IAS?
Shri Praveen P Nair was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
