Kantilal Dande is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 2 October 1968 in Andhra Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1998 and joined the IAS at the age of 31. Over the years, he has held various key administrative positions in the state, serving in both district and secretariat-level roles. As of 2025, he is serving as Principal Secretary to
Government, E.F.S.& T. Department.
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Quick Info of Kantilal Dande IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kantilal Dande |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 2 October 1968 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 57 |
| Native Place | Andhra Pradesh |
| Education Qualification | M.Sc. |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 1999 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 1998 |
| Became IAS Age | 31 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Principal Secretary to Government, E.F.S.& T. Department. |
| Retirement Date | 31 October 2028 |
| Email ID | dandekl@nic.in |
| Contact No. | 7093930002 |
| Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
| Parents | Not Mentioned |
| Wife | Gautami |
| Social Media Presence | Not Mentioned |
| Remarks | Served in various important district and state-level posts |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Kantilal Dande IAS
Kantilal Dande was born on 2 October 1968 in Andhra Pradesh. While details about his parents and early family life are not available, he is married to Gautami.
He pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree before entering the civil services. His educational background provided him with a strong analytical foundation, which he carried into his administrative career.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Kantilal Dande IAS
Before joining the IAS, Kantilal Dande prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and successfully cleared it in 1998. He joined the 1999 batch of IAS officers and was allotted the Andhra Pradesh cadre, starting his career at the age of 31.
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UPSC Marksheet
The official marksheet is not publicly available.
Current Posting of Kantilal Dande IAS
As of 2025, he serves as Principal Secretary to Government, E.F.S.& T. Department, Andhra Pradesh Government.
Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Phase II Training, Mahabubnagar
- Assistant Collector, Tenali, Guntur
- Project Officer, ITDA Eturunagaram, Warangal
- Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Guntur
- Joint Collector, Kadapa
- Joint Collector, Guntur
- Collector, Prakasam
- Director, Handlooms & Textiles, Hyderabad
- Director, Tourism Department, Hyderabad
- Collector & District Magistrate, Vizianagaram
- Collector & District Magistrate, Guntur
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, AP State Housing Corporation Ltd
- Commissioner, Intermediate Education
- Commissioner, Intermediate Education & Secretary, Board of Intermediate Education
- Secretary to Government (Food Processing & Sugar), Industries, Infrastructure, Investment & Commerce Department
- Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare Department
- Principal Secretary to Government, Transport, Roads & Buildings
Retirement Details
He is scheduled to retire on 31 October 2028.
