Muddada Ravichandra is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 19 August 1972 in Andhra Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1995 at the young age of 24. With a degree in B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering), he has held many important administrative positions in Andhra Pradesh, handling key portfolios in finance, social welfare, health, and chief minister’s office. As of 2025, he is serving as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.

Quick Info of Muddada Ravichandra IAS
Field | Details |
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Full Name | Muddada Ravichandra |
Profession | IAS Officer |
Date of Birth | 19 August 1972 |
Age (As of 2025) | 53 |
Native Place | Andhra Pradesh |
Education Qualification | B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) |
Batch (Allotment Year) | 1996 |
Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
CSE Year | 1995 |
Became IAS Age | 24 |
Rank | Not Mentioned |
Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
Current Posting | Principal Secretary to Chief Minister |
Retirement Date | 31 August 2032 |
Email ID | chandram96@gov.in |
Contact No. | 9676444448 |
Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
Parents | Not Mentioned |
Wife/Husband | Not Mentioned |
Attempt | Not Mentioned |
Awards | Not Mentioned |
Social Media Presence | Not Mentioned |
Remarks | Known for leadership in health crisis management |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Muddada Ravichandra IAS
Muddada Ravichandra was born on 19 August 1972 in Andhra Pradesh. While details about his parents and spouse are not publicly available, his early life reflects a focus on academic excellence and a desire to serve society. He pursued B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, which provided him with analytical skills, technical knowledge, and a problem-solving approach that later became valuable in his administrative career.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Muddada Ravichandra IAS
Before joining the IAS, Muddada Ravichandra had a background in engineering. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1995 and was allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the 1996 batch at just 24 years of age. His UPSC rank and optional subject are not mentioned in the records.

UPSC Marksheet
The marksheet is not publicly available.
Current Posting of Muddada Ravichandra IAS
As of 2025, he serves as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Asifabad, Adilabad District
- Project Director, DPAP, Chittoor
- Joint Collector, RR Hyderabad
- Collector, Nellore
- Collector & District Magistrate, Chittoor
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, APHM&HIDC, Hyderabad
- Collector & District Magistrate, East Godavari
- Member Secretary, AP Pollution Control Board
- Managing Director, APHM&HIDC
- Secretary to Government, Finance (Expenditure)
- Secretary to Government, Social Welfare
- Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare
- Secretary to Government (COVID-19 Management & Vaccination), Health, Medical & Family Welfare
- Principal Secretary to Government (COVID-19 Management & Vaccination), Health, Medical & Family Welfare
- Principal Secretary to Government, Women, Children, Disabled & Senior Citizens
- Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
Retirement Details
He is scheduled to retire on 31 August 2032.