R S Tholia, born on September 3, 1939, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 Madhya Pradesh cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including District Collector, Additional Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, Project Administrator, Settlement Officer, Project Officer, Administrator, Under Secretary, Municipal Commissioner, and Sub-Divisional Officer. His most recent position was Additional Commissioner in the Agriculture and Cooperation Department of Madhya Pradesh from July 1, 1997, to September 30, 1997.