G. Sreekanth

G. Sreekanth is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Maharashtra cadre. He is a member of the 2009 batch of The INDIAN Administrative Service.

As of September 2026, Sreekanth is serving as the Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division. The official website of the Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar lists him as the incumbent Divisional Commissioner, and the official former-heads record gives his tenure as beginning on 17 April 2026.

Early life and education

Publicly available records identify Sreekanth as a Maharashtra-cadre IAS officer of the 2009 batch. Available officer-profile records list his date of birth as 18 June 1985 and record a B.Com. qualification.

Career

Sreekanth joined the Indian Administrative Service through direct recruitment following the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination and was allocated to the Maharashtra cadre.

His early career included training and assignments in Nanded, followed by service as chief executive officer of Zilla Parishad Satara and District Collector in Akola and Latur.

Assistant Collector, Nanded

Sreekanth served as an Assistant Collector in Nanded during the early part of his IAS career. Available service records list his initial posting in Nanded beginning in 2011.

Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Satara

From July 2014 to May 2015, Sreekanth served as chief executive officer of Zilla Parishad Satara.

District Collector, Akola

Sreekanth served as District Collector of Akola from May 2015 to April 2017.

District Collector, Latur

Sreekanth subsequently served as District Collector of Latur. Available service records list his tenure beginning in April 2017, with a later period in the same position continuing into 2023.

During his tenure in Latur, he was involved in district administration during the severe water shortage affecting the Marathwada region. His tenure coincided with the use of a railway water train to supply drinking water to drought-affected Latur.

Joint Commissioner, Sales Tax

From March to December 2021, Sreekanth served as Joint Commissioner in the Sales Tax Department in Aurangabad, according to available service records.

Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Sreekanth served as Municipal Commissioner of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC). During his tenure, the municipal administration undertook civic initiatives relating to urban infrastructure, water supply, taxation, encroachment removal and environmental projects.

One of the initiatives associated with the municipal administration during this period was restoration work on the Kham River, including sewage interception and treatment, cleaning and desilting activities and measures relating to encroachments.

Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission

In April 2026, Sreekanth was transferred to serve as Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Navi Mumbai. The appointment was short-lived; within approximately two weeks, the Maharashtra government transferred him to the post of Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division.

Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

On 16 April 2026, the Maharashtra government ordered Sreekanth's appointment as Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division.

He assumed charge on 17 April 2026, succeeding Jitendra Papalkar.

The official Government of Maharashtra website currently lists Sreekanth as the Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division.

The division administered by the Divisional Commissioner includes the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Jalna, Parbhani, Latur, Hingoli, Nanded and Dharashiv.

Positions held

See also

• Indian Administrative Service
• Government of Maharashtra
• Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
• Latur district
• Akola district