About Shri Darshan H V
Shri Darshan H V is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2016 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Darshan H V joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Darshan H V's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 10 years of service, Shri Darshan H V has held 6 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Director, Info Tech, Bio-Tech Deptt Bangalore; Commissioner, Bangalore; Assistant Commissioner, Sagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Assistant Commissioner, Sagar.
Shri Darshan H V is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada, a position held since 17 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 5m each.
Shri Darshan H V's educational qualifications on record include Indian Industry from Bachelor of Engineering Visveswaraiah Technological University Belgaum, Karnataka Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Bachelor of Engineering Visveswaraiah Technological University Belgaum, Karnataka Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology | Indian Industry | First with Distinction | -- |
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 Commissioner | Dakshina Kannada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Info Tech, Bio-Tech Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 10/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/02/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Assistant Commissioner | Sagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/11/2018 - 20/02/2023 |
| 5 | Assistant Secy | Food Processing Industries New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 6 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2016 - 01/07/2018 |
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 | 2021-2022 | Social policy and Governance (Offline) | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Darshan H V belong to?
Shri Darshan H V is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2016, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Shri Darshan H V's age?
Shri Darshan H V is 36 years old, born on 15 March 1990.
What is Shri Darshan H V's current posting?
Shri Darshan H V is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada since 17 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Darshan H V served as an IAS officer?
Shri Darshan H V has 10 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Darshan H V held?
Shri Darshan H V has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Shri Darshan H V's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Darshan H V held in one role was 4y 3m as Assistant Commissioner, Sagar.
What is Shri Darshan H V's educational qualification?
Shri Darshan H V holds the following qualification: Bachelor of Engineering Visveswaraiah Technological University Belgaum, Karnataka Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology.
How was Shri Darshan H V recruited to the IAS?
Shri Darshan H V was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
