Radhakanta Tripathy, born on 16 May 1953, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1977 Gujarat cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree and a graduate degree in Political Science. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Managing Director, Principal Secretary, Municipal Commissioner, Secretary, Chief Editor, Additional Commissioner, Commissioner, District Collector, District Development Officer, Director, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Principal Secretary at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in the Agriculture and Cooperation Department from 7 November 2009 to 31 May 2013.