About Shri Manjunath Bhajantri
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Manjunath Bhajantri joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Manjunath Bhajantri has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Chief Executive Officer, State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Ranchi; Administrator, Subarnarekha Pariyojana Jamshedpur; PS To Minister Of State, Railways. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 11m as Jt Secy, Agri & Animal Husbandry.
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner And District Magistrate, Ranchi, a position held since 29 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. IIT,Bombay. 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. IIT,Bombay | Computer Sc | 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 | Deputy Commissioner And District Magistrate | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 13/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Administrator | Subarnarekha Pariyojana Jamshedpur | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / River Control Board | 12/02/2024 - 13/08/2024 |
| 4 | PS To Minister Of State | Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 06/03/2020 - 04/11/2020 |
| 5 | PS To Vice Chairman | NITI Aayog | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 12/09/2019 - 05/03/2020 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 26/12/2018 - 11/09/2019 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Agri & Animal Husbandry | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 05/11/2018 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 05/11/2018 - 11/09/2019 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Industries & Mines Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 10/02/2018 - 05/11/2018 |
| 10 | Director | Industries, Mines & Geology Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 10/02/2018 - 05/11/2018 |
| 11 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Simdega | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/02/2017 - 09/02/2018 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Energy & Alternative Energy Power Transmission Corpn Ltd Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 01/04/2016 - 06/02/2017 |
| 13 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Lohardaga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/02/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 14 | District Dev Commissioner | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Khunti | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/08/2014 - 14/02/2015 |
| 15 | SDO/SDM | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Seraikela Kharaswan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/08/2013 - 27/08/2014 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Gumla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/07/2012 - 30/08/2013 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/07/2012 - 04/11/2018 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Gumla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/05/2012 - 23/07/2012 |
| 19 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 04/05/2012 |
| 20 | IAS Probationer | LBSNAA LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2011 - 22/07/2012 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Energy Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | - 06/02/2017 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 15th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 02/12/2019 | 27/12/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | DISASTER MANAGEMENT | 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manjunath Bhajantri belong to?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2011, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's age?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri is 47 years old, born on 05 June 1979.
What is Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's current posting?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner And District Magistrate, Ranchi since 29 November 2024.
How many years has Shri Manjunath Bhajantri served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manjunath Bhajantri held?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Manjunath Bhajantri held in one role was 7y 11m as Jt Secy, Agri & Animal Husbandry.
What is Shri Manjunath Bhajantri's educational qualification?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT,Bombay.
How was Shri Manjunath Bhajantri recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manjunath Bhajantri was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
