Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Santhanagopalan R.
(IAS | Odisha | 2001)
CEO, Odisha & Ex-Officio, Home Department, (Election), Odisha
Santhanagopalan R., born on 29 June 1968, is a 2001 batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre. He holds a B.E. degree and is currently serving as CEO, Odisha & Ex-Officio at Odisha in the Home Department since 6 January 2025. His previous roles include Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Commissioner, Deputy Director General, Assistant D G Director Equivalent, Director, Additional Secretary, District Magistrate, and Project Administrator. He is proficient in English, Hindi, Oriya, and Tamil. Santhanagopalan continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service with a focus on administrative leadership in Odisha.
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