Babu A. is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Hailing from Kerala and born on 14 July 1975, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2002 at the age of 28. With a career spanning over two decades, he has served in various administrative, developmental, and policy-making roles. Currently, he is the Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Andhra Pradesh, contributing his expertise in revenue administration and public governance.
Quick Info of Babu A. IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Babu A. |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 14 July 1975 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 50 |
| Native Place | Kerala |
| Education Qualification | M.Sc. (Agriculture) |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 2003 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 2002 |
| Became IAS Age | 28 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Chief Commissioner, State Taxes |
| Retirement Date | 31 July 2035 |
| Email ID | ababu@ias.nic.in |
| Contact No. | 8897419919 |
| Salary | ₹1,44,200 |
| Social Media Presence | Twitter/X, Facebook |
| Remarks | Holds international policy training experience from the University of Oxford |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Babu A. IAS
Born on 14 July 1975 in Kerala, Babu A. grew up with a strong academic background. Details about his parents and family life remain private, but his education reflects his dedication to both technical knowledge and public administration.
He completed his Master of Science in Agriculture before joining the civil services. Later in his career, he undertook an international Master of Public Policy (MPP) training program at the prestigious Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, U.K., enhancing his policymaking and governance skills.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Babu A. IAS
Before joining the IAS, Babu A. prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with dedication and cleared it in 2002, securing a place in the 2003 batch of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He became an IAS officer at the age of 28.
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UPSC Marksheet
His UPSC marksheet details are not publicly available.
Current Posting of Babu A. IAS
As of 2025, Babu A. serves as Chief Commissioner of State Taxes, Andhra Pradesh. Over his long career, he has held various key administrative positions across sectors like revenue administration, education, cooperation, and infrastructure development.
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Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Guntur (Phase II Training)
- Assistant Collector, Madanapalli
- CEO, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, Hyderabad
- Joint Collector & Additional District Magistrate, Kakinada
- Collector, Adilabad
- Executive Director, Hyderabad Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HIWSSB)
- Commissioner, GHMC (Systems & Projects), Hyderabad
- Collector & District Magistrate, Krishna District
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
- Commissioner, Technical Education
- Training in Master of Public Policy (MPP), University of Oxford, UK
- Managing Director, AP Dairy Development Cooperative Federation (AP DAIRY)
- Commissioner for Cooperation & Registrar of Cooperative Societies
- Secretary to Chief Commissioner of Land Administration
- Additional CCLA cum Secretary
- Secretary to Government (Marketing & Cooperation), Agriculture & Cooperation Department
- Secretary to Government (Horticulture, Aquaculture, Fisheries)
- Chief Commissioner of State Taxes (Current)
Retirement Details
Scheduled to retire on 31 July 2035.
