About Shri R Venkatesh Kumar
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri R Venkatesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri R Venkatesh Kumar has held 11 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore; Deputy Commissioner, Raichur; Deputy Commissioner, Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka.
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Periyar University Salem Govt.Col.of Engg.. 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. Periyar University Salem Govt.Col.of Engg. | Electrical 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 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 30/08/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 3 | Deputy Commissioner | Raichur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2019 - 29/08/2022 |
| 4 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/07/2017 - 30/08/2019 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Hassan | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 17/06/2015 - 28/07/2017 |
| 6 | Controller Of Examinations | Kar Public Service Commission (KPSC) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Service Commission | 01/01/2014 - 16/06/2015 |
| 7 | Controller Of Examinations | Kar Public Service Commission (KPSC) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Service Commission | 24/09/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 8 | Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division Uttara Kannada(KN) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/12/2012 - 24/09/2013 |
| 9 | N.A. | Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 23/11/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Udaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/06/2011 - 23/11/2012 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2010 - 01/07/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
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 R Venkatesh Kumar belong to?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's age?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar is 46 years old, born on 31 July 1980.
What is Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's current posting?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Shri R Venkatesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R Venkatesh Kumar held?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R Venkatesh Kumar held in one role was 3y 9m as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka.
What is Shri R Venkatesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar holds the following qualification: B.E. Periyar University Salem Govt.Col.of Engg..
How was Shri R Venkatesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri R Venkatesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
