About Shri Prem Kumar V R
Shri Prem Kumar V R is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2014 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Prem Kumar V R joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Prem Kumar V R's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 12 years of service, Shri Prem Kumar V R has held 20 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Deputy Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie; Managing Director (MD), D/o Water Resources Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Elections Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 1m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Malappuram.
Shri Prem Kumar V R last served as Deputy Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, until 07 November 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 7m each.
Shri Prem Kumar V R's educational qualifications on record include Electronics and Communication from B.E. Anna University; Electronics Engg from Graduate Anna University Kongu Engineering College. 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 | Electronics and Communication | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate Anna University Kongu Engineering College | Electronics Engg | 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 Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 08/11/2024 - 07/11/2028 |
| 2 | Managing Director (MD) | D/o Water Resources Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 21/06/2024 - 24/10/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Elections Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/02/2024 - 20/06/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Panchayats Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/10/2023 - 12/02/2024 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Malappuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/09/2021 - 27/10/2023 |
| 6 | Director (Employment & Trg) | Employment & Training Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 01/06/2021 - 10/09/2021 |
| 7 | Deputy Chief Elec Officer | Elections Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/11/2020 - 31/05/2021 |
| 8 | Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Industries / Industries Dev | 14/03/2020 - 22/11/2020 |
| 9 | Secretary (Additional. Charge) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/08/2019 - 15/09/2019 |
| 10 | Housing Commissioner | Housing Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/08/2019 - 15/09/2019 |
| 11 | Director | Land Records & Survey Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 14/08/2019 - 13/03/2020 |
| 12 | Additional M D | Land Records & Survey Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/08/2019 - 15/09/2019 |
| 13 | Director | Department of Social Justice Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 05/07/2019 - 13/08/2019 |
| 14 | Chief Executive Officer | Higher Education Deptt. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Training / Training | 13/03/2019 - 04/07/2019 |
| 15 | Director | Education Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 18/02/2019 - 12/03/2019 |
| 16 | Additional District Magistrate | Pathanamthitta | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/11/2018 - 17/02/2019 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Devikulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/07/2017 - 13/11/2018 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Mananthavady | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/11/2016 - 20/07/2017 |
| 19 | Assistant Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/08/2016 - 31/10/2016 |
| 20 | Assistant Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 30/07/2016 - 31/10/2016 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/09/2014 - 29/07/2016 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 23rd Round of Phase III of MCTP | 21/07/2025 | 16/08/2025 |
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 Prem Kumar V R belong to?
Shri Prem Kumar V R is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2014, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Prem Kumar V R's age?
Shri Prem Kumar V R is 38 years old, born on 18 July 1988.
What was Shri Prem Kumar V R's last posting?
Shri Prem Kumar V R last served as Deputy Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie until 07 November 2028.
How many years has Shri Prem Kumar V R served as an IAS officer?
Shri Prem Kumar V R has 12 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Prem Kumar V R held?
Shri Prem Kumar V R has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Prem Kumar V R's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Prem Kumar V R held in one role was 2y 1m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Malappuram.
What is Shri Prem Kumar V R's educational qualification?
Shri Prem Kumar V R holds the following qualifications: B.E. Anna University, Graduate Anna University Kongu Engineering College.
How was Shri Prem Kumar V R recruited to the IAS?
Shri Prem Kumar V R was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
