About Ms. S Divyadharshini
Ms. S Divyadharshini is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. S Divyadharshini joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. S Divyadharshini's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 15 years of service, Ms. S Divyadharshini has held 12 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Director, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Managing Director (MD), National Rural Livelihood Mission; District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 8m as Managing Director (MD), National Rural Livelihood Mission.
Ms. S Divyadharshini last served as Director, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi, until 16 February 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Ms. S Divyadharshini's educational qualifications on record include Law from B.A., LL.B. Dr.Ambedkar Law University Tamilnadu School of Excelence in Law; Public Policy from Master of Arts IGNOU New 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.A., LL.B. Dr.Ambedkar Law University Tamilnadu School of Excelence in Law | Law | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi | Public Policy | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 17/02/2025 - 16/02/2030 |
| 2 | Managing Director (MD) | National Rural Livelihood Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/06/2022 - 05/02/2025 |
| 3 | Managing Director | TN Corpn for Dev of Women Ltd Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 16/06/2022 - 05/02/2025 |
| 4 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/05/2021 - 13/06/2022 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/03/2021 - 17/05/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Chennai Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 16/11/2020 - 25/03/2021 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/11/2019 - 15/11/2020 |
| 8 | Special Officer | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/09/2019 - 28/11/2019 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Corpn of Chennai Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/12/2017 - 24/09/2019 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Public Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Law | 03/02/2017 - 01/12/2017 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | D/o Home | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 07/09/2016 - 08/02/2017 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/05/2012 - 22/08/2013 |
| 13 | Probationer | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 11/05/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | IAS PHASE III | 1Mn 3Days | |
| 2 | 2011 | IAS TRG,MUSSOORI | 9Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. S Divyadharshini belong to?
Ms. S Divyadharshini is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2011, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. S Divyadharshini's age?
Ms. S Divyadharshini is 39 years old, born on 21 May 1987.
What was Ms. S Divyadharshini's last posting?
Ms. S Divyadharshini last served as Director, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi until 16 February 2030.
How many years has Ms. S Divyadharshini served as an IAS officer?
Ms. S Divyadharshini has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. S Divyadharshini held?
Ms. S Divyadharshini has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Ms. S Divyadharshini's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. S Divyadharshini held in one role was 2y 8m as Managing Director (MD), National Rural Livelihood Mission.
What is Ms. S Divyadharshini's educational qualification?
Ms. S Divyadharshini holds the following qualifications: B.A., LL.B. Dr.Ambedkar Law University Tamilnadu School of Excelence in Law, Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi.
How was Ms. S Divyadharshini recruited to the IAS?
Ms. S Divyadharshini was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
