Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 13 years of service, Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran has held 6 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Special Commissioner, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Bangalore; Additional Commissioner, Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y as Additional Commissioner, Bangalore.
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran is currently serving as Mission Director, Directorate of Health National Health Mission Bangalore, a position held since 17 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 5m each.
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. University of Kerala. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. University of Kerala | Medicine | 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 | Mission Director | Directorate of Health National Health Mission Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 17/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Commissioner | Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/07/2024 - 17/06/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Commissioner | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 29/10/2018 - Till-Date |
| 4 | C E O | Zila Panchayat | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 18/09/2016 - 28/10/2018 |
| 5 | Assistant Secy | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 31/08/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
| 6 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2013 - 30/08/2015 |
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 Avinash Menon Rajendran belong to?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2013, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's age?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran is 42 years old, born on 11 March 1984.
What is Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's current posting?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran is currently serving as Mission Director, Directorate of Health National Health Mission Bangalore since 17 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran served as an IAS officer?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran held?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran held in one role was 8y as Additional Commissioner, Bangalore.
What is Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran's educational qualification?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. University of Kerala.
How was Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran recruited to the IAS?
Shri Avinash Menon Rajendran was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
