Early Life & Background
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Full Name: Tirumani Sri Pooja
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Date of Birth: 12 July 1998
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Place / Native Origin: Dongapindi village, Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
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Family: Her father, Venkateshwarlu, works in the Panchayat Raj Commissioner Office as an EOPRD (exact post). Details about other family members (mother, siblings) are less documented in public sources.
Education
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Undergraduate Studies: She studied B.Tech in Electronics and Communication at NIT Karnataka (National Institute of Technology, Karnataka)
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Other qualifications: The public sources do not clearly describe postgraduate degrees or other professional qualifications beyond her UPSC / civil service training.
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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE): She cleared the UPSC 2021 exam on her second attempt.
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Rank: She achieved All India Rank (AIR) 62 in CSE-2021. (YouTube)
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Optional Subject: Anthropology (in at least the second attempt) according to some sources. (YouTube)
Entry into Service, Batch & Cadre
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Batch: 2022 batch IAS officer for Andhra Pradesh cadre.
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Cadre: Andhra Pradesh
Postings and Roles
Throughout her probation and early years in service, Tirumani Sri Pooja has held several postings:
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Sub-Collector, Kandukuru Sub-division, SPSR Nellore District – After completion of Phase-II training of 2022 batch, she was posted here. (Deccan Chronicle)
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Project Officer – ITDA, Paderu, Alluri Sitha Ramaraju District – More recently (as per orders within September 2025), she has been posted as Project Officer for ITDA Paderu. (Government of Andhra Pradesh)
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Assistant Collector under training, and initial assignments in Eluru etc., as part of the district attachments during training phase; the sources mention attachments to various sections, collectorate work, etc. during her probation / training period.
Notable Initiatives & Work
Some of her recent and visible actions:
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Adventure Tourism Initiative: As Project Officer, ITDA Paderu, she announced the launch of hot air balloon rides at Padmapuram Gardens to boost adventure tourism. This indicates an interest and responsibility in promoting tourism and related infrastructure in tribal or agency areas. (Deccan Chronicle)
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Administrative functions associated with sub-collector and development roles in her postings (not always detailed in media) are part of her duties.
Recent Postings & Transfers
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As of September 2025, the Government of Andhra Pradesh issued a notification (G.O.) that Ms. Tirumani Sri Pooja, IAS (2022 batch), is posted as Project Officer, ITDA, Paderu, in Alluri Sitha Ramaraju District. (Government of Andhra Pradesh)
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Before that, she served as Sub-Collector of Kandukuru Sub-division in SPSR Nellore after completion of phase II training. (Government of Andhra Pradesh)
Controversies & Public Criticism
As of the latest reliable sources up to late 2025, no prominent controversies specifically involving Tirumani Sri Pooja have been documented in major mainstream media. The public coverage seems positive/factual (regarding her ranks, postings, initiatives) and no allegations of misconduct, investigations or disputes widely reported.
It is important to note:
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There are many names (e.g. “Puja Khedkar”) that appear in controversies involving IAS probationers, but those are different persons, in different cadres, and must not be confused with Tirumani Sri Pooja. (The Times of India)
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The sources that profile her (like “IPSDetails.com”) do not mention any pending investigations or allegations.
Recent News Highlights
Here are recent news items involving her:
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Posting as Project Officer – ITDA, Paderu (2025): This is her current assignment. This entails working in tribal development agency (ITDA), which involves oversight of development, welfare, possibly relief and tribal area administration. (Government of Andhra Pradesh)
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Adventure Tourism at Padmapuram Gardens: She announced the addition of hot air balloon rides to attract tourists. This is a development initiative. (Deccan Chronicle)
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IAS probationers’ postings (2024): Her earlier posting as Sub-Collector, Kandukuru came after completing required IAS probation/training phases. (Deccan Chronicle)
Strengths & Public Image
From the material available:
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Fast-rising and well-qualified: Securing a high rank (62) at a young age, with good educational pedigree (NIT Karnataka) signals strong academic and examination credentials.
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Youthful energy and initiative: Taking on new roles, launching tourism projects, working in tribal agency areas reflect willingness to engage in challenging assignments.
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Clean public record (so far): No known controversies specific to her, which helps her public administrative credibility.
Interesting Facts
Here are some interesting tidbits about Tirumani Sri Pooja:
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Young IAS officer: Born in 1998, she belongs to a generation of very young civil servants who are already getting significant responsibilities.
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Second attempt UPSC success: Many IAS aspirants take multiple attempts; she cracked it in her second attempt with quite a strong rank.
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Optional subject – Anthropology: Using Anthropology as optional is often seen as demanding; her success adds to interest among aspirants. (YouTube)
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Prominent postings early on: Sub-Collector roles, Project Officer roles etc. She’s been given meaningful administrative roles early.
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Engagement in tourism/development initiatives: The hot air balloon rides at Padmapuram Gardens are an example of embracing non-traditional development projects (tourism in agency area).
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions (with answers) about Tirumani Sri Pooja:
| Question | Answer |
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| Q: What is her current posting (as of late 2025)? | She has been posted as Project Officer, ITDA, Paderu, in Alluri Sitha Ramaraju District. (Government of Andhra Pradesh) |
| Q: What is her UPSC rank and batch? | UPSC CSE 2021, All India Rank 62; part of 2022 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre. |
| Q: What is her educational qualification? | Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication from NIT Karnataka. |
| Q: Has she been involved in any controversies? | No credible source so far reports any controversy specific to her. She appears to maintain a relatively clean public profile. |
| Q: What work has she done in tourism or development? | She initiated the hot air balloon ride adventure tourism at Padmapuram Gardens as ITDA project officer to enhance tourism in the agency region. (Deccan Chronicle) |
| Q: Is there any publicly known criticism or negative feedback about her performance? | None is clearly documented in mainstream media or credible sources as of now. |
| Q: When will she likely retire? | Public profiles suggest a retirement date (in some sources) of 31 July 2058, assuming full service, etc. However, this may be a projected date based on the batch and standard retirement age. |
If you want, I can try to dig deeper to see if there are any lesser-known news items, critical reports, or analyses of her administrative impact. Would you like me to fetch those and add?

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