Ramachandran R, born on October 6, 1986, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2012 batch, Karnataka cadre. He holds a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Madras and dual LL.B. degrees in Civil, Criminal, and General Law from Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Tamil Nadu. Currently, he serves as the Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registration in Karnataka since March 20, 2026. Throughout his career, he has held various positions including Executive Director, Managing Director, Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner. He is proficient in English, Tamil, and Kannada.