About Ms. Sharanya Ari
Ms. Sharanya Ari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2016 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Sharanya Ari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sharanya Ari's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 10 years of service, Ms. Sharanya Ari has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Additional Director, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment Tamil Nadu; Sub Collector, Padmanabhapuram; Assistant Secy, Culture. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 7m as Sub Collector, Padmanabhapuram.
Ms. Sharanya Ari is currently serving as Additional Director, D/o Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu, a position held since 28 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Ms. Sharanya Ari's educational qualifications on record include Information Technology from B.Tech. SRM University, Chennai SRM University,Chennai. 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.Tech. SRM University, Chennai SRM University,Chennai | Information Technology | 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 | Additional Director | D/o Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 28/08/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Director | Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Sub Collector | Padmanabhapuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/12/2018 - 15/07/2024 |
| 4 | Assistant Secy | Culture | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 5 | 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Sharanya Ari belong to?
Ms. Sharanya Ari is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2016, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sharanya Ari's age?
Ms. Sharanya Ari is 36 years old, born on 12 February 1990.
What is Ms. Sharanya Ari's current posting?
Ms. Sharanya Ari is currently serving as Additional Director, D/o Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu since 28 August 2025.
How many years has Ms. Sharanya Ari served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sharanya Ari has 10 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sharanya Ari held?
Ms. Sharanya Ari has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Ms. Sharanya Ari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Sharanya Ari held in one role was 5y 7m as Sub Collector, Padmanabhapuram.
What is Ms. Sharanya Ari's educational qualification?
Ms. Sharanya Ari holds the following qualification: B.Tech. SRM University, Chennai SRM University,Chennai.
How was Ms. Sharanya Ari recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sharanya Ari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
