Solomon Arokia Raj is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, belonging to the 2000 batch. Born on 12 June 1973 in Tamil Nadu, he joined the IAS at the young age of 27 after successfully clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1999. Known for his administrative acumen and people-centric approach, he has held several important positions at both the state and central levels. As of 2025, he is serving as the Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Quick Info of Solomon Arokia Raj IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Solomon Arokia Raj |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 12 June 1973 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 52 |
| Native Place | Tamil Nadu |
| Education Qualification | MBM |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 2000 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 1999 |
| Became IAS Age | 27 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, GoI |
| Retirement Date | 30 June 2033 |
| Email ID | solomona@ias.nic.in |
| Contact No. | 8897256363 |
| Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
| Remarks | Served in key financial and developmental roles in AP and at GoI |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Solomon Arokia Raj IAS
Solomon Arokia Raj was born on 12 June 1973 in Tamil Nadu. Information about his parents and family life is not publicly available.
He holds a Master of Business Management (MBM) degree, which has been pivotal in his understanding of administrative, financial, and developmental policies. His educational background has helped him excel in both state and central administrative roles, especially in the economic and governance sectors.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Solomon Arokia Raj IAS
Before joining the IAS, Solomon Arokia Raj pursued higher studies and decided to take on the challenge of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. With dedication and preparation, he cleared the 1999 CSE in his attempt (exact number of attempts is not publicly known) and was allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the 2000 batch. He became an IAS officer at the age of 27.
UPSC Marksheet
Details of his UPSC marksheet are not available in the public domain.
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Current Posting of Solomon Arokia Raj IAS
As of 2025, he serves as the Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Khammam
- Sub Collector, Paderu
- Project Officer, ITDA, Rampachodavaram
- Joint Collector, Khammam
- Joint Collector-II, Ranga Reddy District
- Project Officer, AP Municipal Development Project
- Collector & District Magistrate, Chittoor
- Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam
- Collector & District Magistrate, Ananthapuramu
- Special Secretary, SERP
- CEO, AP Mahila Sadhikara Sanstha
- Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce
- Secretary to Chief Minister
- CEO, Real Time Governance Society
- Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, GoI, New Delhi
- Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, GoI (Current)
Retirement Details
He will retire on 30 June 2033
