R S Dhakad, born on December 5, 1941, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1980 Madhya Pradesh cadre. He holds graduate degrees in English and Law. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Junior Scale, Sub-Divisional Officer, Assistant Director, Settlement Officer, Additional Collector, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary, District Collector, Additional Secretary, Secretary, and Commissioner. His most recent position was Commissioner & Director at the Information and Broadcasting Department, Madhya Pradesh, from May 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001.