About Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara's domicile state on record is Telangana.
Over 11 years of service, Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara has held 4 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Additional Project Dir, Chennai; Sub Collector, Kanyakumari; Assistant Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 10m as Additional Project Dir, Chennai.
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara is currently serving as Joint Secretary To Govt., D/o Finance, Tamil Nadu, a position held since 31 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 8m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | D/o Finance, Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 31/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Project Dir | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 26/12/2018 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Sub Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/10/2017 - 26/12/2018 |
| 4 | Assistant Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 03/07/2017 - 29/09/2017 |
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 Raja Gopal Sunkara belong to?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2015, with Telangana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara's age?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara is 36 years old, born on 11 April 1990.
What is Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara's current posting?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara is currently serving as Joint Secretary To Govt., D/o Finance, Tamil Nadu since 31 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara served as an IAS officer?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara has 11 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara held?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara held in one role was 7y 10m as Additional Project Dir, Chennai.
How was Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara recruited to the IAS?
Shri Raja Gopal Sunkara was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
