About Shri Kurma Rao M
Shri Kurma Rao M is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Kurma Rao M joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kurma Rao M's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Kurma Rao M has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include State Project Director, Education School Education Department; State Project Dir, Samgra Shiksha Abhiyan (SMSA) Bangalore; Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 11y 8m as Assistant Commissioner, Sub Division.
Shri Kurma Rao M is currently serving as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce Coffee Bd Bangalore, a position held since 16 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Kurma Rao M's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. Andhra University Visakhapatnam Gitam College of Engineering. 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.Tech. Andhra University Visakhapatnam Gitam College of Engineering | Computer Sc | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Commerce & Industry Commerce Coffee Bd Bangalore | Centre | / | 16/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | State Project Director | Education School Education Department | Cadre (Non-AIS) | / | 16/10/2024 - 25/04/2025 |
| 3 | State Project Dir | Samgra Shiksha Abhiyan (SMSA) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 01/10/2024 - 25/04/2025 |
| 4 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 31/07/2023 - 15/10/2024 |
| 5 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms DP&AR(Elections) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 31/07/2023 - 25/04/2025 |
| 6 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms O/o Chief Electoral Officer Bangalore | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/07/2023 - 25/04/2025 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt O/o Deputy Commissioner Udupi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 29/08/2021 - 14/07/2023 |
| 8 | Managing Director (MD) | Transport Deptt North Eastern Karnataka Road Tpt Corpn (NEKRTC) Gulbarga | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Transport / Road Transport | 31/08/2020 - 30/08/2021 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt O/o Deputy Commissioner Yadgir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 29/07/2018 - 27/08/2020 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/08/2017 - 28/06/2018 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Zila Panchayat Raichur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 01/01/2016 - 04/08/2017 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Zila Panchayat Kodagu | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 13 | Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 26/08/2013 - 25/04/2025 |
| 14 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 26/08/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 21st Round of Phase III MCTP | 02/12/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-2024 | Digital Governance in Urban Infrastructure Projects Delivery Systems (Evidence based) (Offline) | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kurma Rao M belong to?
Shri Kurma Rao M is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2011, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kurma Rao M's age?
Shri Kurma Rao M is 46 years old, born on 11 April 1980.
What is Shri Kurma Rao M's current posting?
Shri Kurma Rao M is currently serving as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce Coffee Bd Bangalore since 16 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Kurma Rao M served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kurma Rao M has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kurma Rao M held?
Shri Kurma Rao M has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Kurma Rao M's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kurma Rao M held in one role was 11y 8m as Assistant Commissioner, Sub Division.
What is Shri Kurma Rao M's educational qualification?
Shri Kurma Rao M holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Andhra University Visakhapatnam Gitam College of Engineering.
How was Shri Kurma Rao M recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kurma Rao M was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
