Mukesh Kumar Meena is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 15 August 1971 in Rajasthan, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1997 and joined the IAS at the age of 27. With a career spanning over two decades, he has served in various important roles, including District Collector, Commissioner, Secretary to Government, and Chief Electoral Officer. As of 2025, he is serving as Principal Secretary (Political), General Administration Department, Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Info of Mukesh Kumar Meena IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mukesh Kumar Meena |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1971 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 54 |
| Native Place | Rajasthan |
| Education Qualification | M.A. (Anthropology) |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 1998 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 1997 |
| Became IAS Age | 27 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Principal Secretary (Political), GAD |
| Retirement Date | 31 August 2031 |
| Email ID | secy-governor@ap.gov.in |
| Contact No. | 9121241111 |
| Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
| Remarks | Served in top-level state government roles and as Chief Electoral Officer |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Mukesh Kumar Meena IAS
Mukesh Kumar Meena was born on 15 August 1971 in Rajasthan. Details about his parents and family life are not publicly available. He pursued his higher education in Anthropology, earning an M.A. degree before appearing for the UPSC examination.
His educational background provided him with an understanding of social and cultural aspects, which has been valuable throughout his administrative career, especially in welfare and tribal development departments.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Mukesh Kumar Meena IAS
Before joining the IAS, Mukesh Kumar Meena focused on his post-graduate studies and prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He cleared the CSE in 1997, secured a place in the 1998 batch, and was allotted the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He joined the service at the age of 27.
UPSC Marksheet
The official marksheet is not publicly available.
Current Posting of Mukesh Kumar Meena IAS
As of 2025, Mukesh Kumar Meena is posted as Principal Secretary (Political), General Administration Department in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Phase II Training
- Sub Collector, Paderu, Visakhapatnam
- Project Officer, ITDA Rampachodavaram
- Joint Collector, Kurnool
- Joint Collector, Prakasam
- Executive Assistant to Chief Secretary & Deputy Secretary (Coordination)
- Project Director, ILIS
- Commissioner, GVMC Vizag
- Collector, Kurnool
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, SAAP
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director, APMDC, Hyderabad
- Collector, Hyderabad
- Secretary to Government (Poll), GAD
- Commissioner, Excise & Vice Chairman & Managing Director, AP Beverages Corporation Ltd
- Secretary to Government (Tourism), YAT&C
- Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise
- Secretary to Government, Social Welfare
- Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare
- Secretary to Governor
- Secretary to Government (Food Processing), Industries and Commerce
- Secretary to Government (Commercial Taxes) – Finance
- Chief Electoral Officer & Ex-Officio Secretary to Government
- Chief Electoral Officer & Ex-Officio Principal Secretary to Government
- Principal Secretary to Government (Mines), Industries & Commerce
- Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue (Excise)
- Principal Secretary to Government (Services & HRM), GAD
- Principal Secretary to Government (Political), GAD
Retirement Details
He is scheduled to retire on 31 August 2031.
