Patna: The central government has appointed Dr ThiyagarajanS M, a 2011-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre, as a director in the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the competent authority has approved his appointment for five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Under central government regulations, the officer is required to assume charge within three weeks of the appointment order. He is expected to move to Delhi after being relieved of his current responsibilities by the Bihar government.
From medical education to civil services
Born on December 20, 1984, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Thiyagarajancompleted his MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.
He was selected for the Indian Police Service in 2010 and served as an assistant superintendent of police in Odisha. He subsequently appeared for the Union Public Service Commission examination again in 2011 and joined the IAS under the Bihar cadre.
Served as DM of Nalanda, Darbhanga and Gaya
During his career in Bihar, Thiyagarajanhas held several key administrative positions, including district magistrate of Nalanda, Darbhanga and Gaya.
He was appointed district magistrate of Patna on June 1, 2025. From June 18, 2026, he has been serving as chairman of the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), while also holding additional charge as special secretary in the Health Department.
During his tenure as Gaya DM, he introduced initiatives including the Wonder App, focused on healthcare and social services, and Shravan Shruti.
He was also honoured with the National Water Award 2022 for his contributions to water conservation.
His appointment to the Union Ministry of Cooperation marks his move from state-level administrative responsibilities to a central government role.
