About Shri K Thavaseelan
Shri K Thavaseelan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Nagaland cadre. Shri K Thavaseelan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri K Thavaseelan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 14 years of service, Shri K Thavaseelan has held 10 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Commissioner And Secretary, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Kohima; Chief Executive Officer, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Kohima; Project Dir, World Bank Funded/Insfrastructure Kohima. The longest single tenure was 7y as On Training, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
Shri K Thavaseelan is currently serving as Commissioner And Secretary, Governor's Office Governor's Office Kohima, a position held since 01 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Shri K Thavaseelan's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Anna University Chennai; Finance from PG Diploma IIM Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. 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. Anna University Chennai | Electrical Engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma IIM Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | Finance | Awarded | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma IIM Ahmedabad | Management | - | -- |
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 | Commissioner And Secretary | Governor's Office Governor's Office Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 01/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner And Secretary | Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 09/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 30/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Project Dir | World Bank Funded/Insfrastructure Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 16/06/2022 - 10/04/2025 |
| 5 | Principal Director | (PE)School Education Deptt Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 16/06/2022 - 10/04/2025 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Mon ( Nagaland) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 24/11/2017 - 15/06/2022 |
| 7 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Wokha | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 21/01/2017 - 23/11/2017 |
| 8 | Sub Divisional Officer | Wokha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/09/2014 - 21/01/2017 |
| 9 | Assistant Collector & Executive Magistrate (Under Training) | Dimapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 15/07/2013 - 02/09/2014 |
| 10 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - 01/09/2019 |
| 11 | On Training FC & Phase-I | LBSNAA LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/09/2012 - 02/09/2014 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 K Thavaseelan belong to?
Shri K Thavaseelan is an IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, batch of 2012, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri K Thavaseelan's age?
Shri K Thavaseelan is 41 years old, born on 17 September 1985.
What is Shri K Thavaseelan's current posting?
Shri K Thavaseelan is currently serving as Commissioner And Secretary, Governor's Office Governor's Office Kohima since 01 April 2025.
How many years has Shri K Thavaseelan served as an IAS officer?
Shri K Thavaseelan has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri K Thavaseelan held?
Shri K Thavaseelan has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri K Thavaseelan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri K Thavaseelan held in one role was 7y as On Training, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
What is Shri K Thavaseelan's educational qualification?
Shri K Thavaseelan holds the following qualifications: B.E. Anna University Chennai, PG Diploma IIM Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, PG Diploma IIM Ahmedabad.
How was Shri K Thavaseelan recruited to the IAS?
Shri K Thavaseelan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
