Dr. SVSS Prasad served in Indian Revenue Service from 1988 to 2021. He is a Doctorate in Agricultural sciences from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He was selected for IRS in the year 1988. The 1988 batch was given training at National Academy of Direct Taxes in Accountancy, Companies act, and also Industrial finance and management.

He worked in various capacities in Income Tax department as Asst. Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Commissioner, Principal Commissioner and retired as Chief Com- missioner of Income Tax.

He has a rich exposure regarding Taxation issues, Accountancy issues, administration of Companies Act and industrial finance management. Have undergone management training at IIM Bangalore in collaboration with Maryland University, USA. Also had training in SEBI related matters, money laundering and financials o f Public Sector units.