Kona Sasidhar is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 18 August 1975 in Andhra Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2002 and became an IAS officer at the age of 28. Known for his administrative acumen and leadership in governance, he has handled diverse portfolios ranging from district administration to high-level secretariat positions. Currently, he serves as Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Info of Kona Sasidhar IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kona Sasidhar |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 18 August 1975 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 50 |
| Native Place | Andhra Pradesh |
| Education Qualification | B.A. in History (Nagarjuna University), PG Diploma in Management (IIM Bangalore) |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 2003 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 2002 |
| Became IAS Age | 28 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Secretary to Government, School Education |
| Retirement Date | 31 August 2035 |
| Email ID | secy_itc@ap.gov.in |
| Contact No. | Not Available |
| Salary | ₹1,44,200 |
| Social Media Presence | X |
| Remarks | Experienced in district administration, IT, rural development, and education reforms |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Kona Sasidhar IAS
Kona Sasidhar was born on 18 August 1975 in Andhra Pradesh. Although personal details about his parents and family remain private, his educational journey reflects a blend of humanities and management expertise.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts in History from Nagarjuna University and later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B). This combination of academic qualifications helped him develop both strategic thinking and administrative skills, which became instrumental in his IAS career.
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UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Kona Sasidhar IAS
Before joining the IAS, Kona Sasidhar gained a solid educational foundation and prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He cleared the CSE in 2002 and was allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the 2003 batch, achieving this milestone at the age of 28.
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UPSC Marksheet
Details of his UPSC marksheet are not available in public sources.
Current Posting of Kona Sasidhar IAS
As of 2025, Kona Sasidhar serves as Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh. Over his career, he has handled multiple critical assignments at both the state and central levels.
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Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Adilabad (Phase II Training)
- Sub Collector, Rajahmundry
- Joint Collector, Khammam
- Joint Collector, East Godavari
- Vice Chairman, Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA)
- Collector & District Magistrate, YSR Kadapa
- Director, e-Seva
- Collector & District Magistrate, Anantapur
- Collector & District Magistrate, Guntur (two tenures)
- Commissioner, Civil Supplies
- Principal Secretary to Government, Real Time Governance
- Principal Secretary to Government, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications
- Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Development
- Secretary to Government, IT, Electronics & Communications Department
- Secretary to Government, School Education (Current)
- Secretary to Government, Higher Education
- Secretary to Government, Skills Development and Training
Retirement Details
Scheduled retirement: 31 August 2035
