About Ms. Alka Tiwari
Ms. Alka Tiwari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1988 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Ms. Alka Tiwari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Alka Tiwari's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 37 years of service, Ms. Alka Tiwari has held 35 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Jharkhand Ranchi; Secretary, Tribal Affairs National Commission for Scheduled Tribes New Delhi; Additional Secy & F A, Chemicals & Fertilizers New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Secretary, Tribal Affairs National Commission for Scheduled Tribes New Delhi.
Ms. Alka Tiwari last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Jharkhand Ranchi, until 30 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Ms. Alka Tiwari's educational qualifications on record include Psychology; English from Graduate. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Jharkhand Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/11/2024 - 30/09/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Tribal Affairs National Commission for Scheduled Tribes New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 23/01/2021 - 15/10/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Secy & F A | Chemicals & Fertilizers New Delhi | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Chemicals & Fertilizers | 27/12/2018 - 23/01/2021 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Chemicals | 17/09/2018 - 20/12/2018 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Fertilizers | 09/01/2017 - 17/09/2018 |
| 6 | Adviser | NITI Aayog | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 24/04/2015 - 09/01/2017 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Sci & Tech Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 11/02/2013 - 23/04/2015 |
| 8 | Secretary | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 11/02/2013 - 02/11/2013 |
| 9 | Secretary | Forests & Env Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 01/01/2013 - 23/04/2015 |
| 10 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 13/06/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 11 | Secretary | Forests & Env Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 13/06/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | Secretary | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 25/11/2010 - 15/06/2012 |
| 13 | Chairman | Social Welfare Deptt Staff Selection Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Service Commission | 25/01/2010 - 25/11/2010 |
| 14 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 25/01/2010 - 31/12/2012 |
| 15 | Secretary | Housing Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 07/09/2009 - 25/01/2010 |
| 16 | Secretary | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 31/03/2009 - 21/04/2009 |
| 17 | Secretary | Social Welfare Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 31/01/2009 - 31/03/2009 |
| 18 | Secretary | Commercial Taxes Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 13/08/2007 - 07/09/2009 |
| 19 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/10/2005 - 31/01/2009 |
| 20 | Commissioner & Secy | Commerce Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 11/09/2003 - 25/08/2004 |
| 21 | Commissioner | Commerce Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 05/04/2003 - 10/09/2003 |
| 22 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 04/04/2003 - 10/09/2003 |
| 23 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 25/02/2003 - 03/04/2003 |
| 24 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 19/11/2002 - 24/02/2003 |
| 25 | Inspector General (Jails) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Jails | 15/09/2002 - 18/11/2002 |
| 26 | Secretary | State Electricity Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 15/09/2002 - 18/11/2002 |
| 27 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2001 - 14/09/2002 |
| 28 | Deputy Commissioner | Lohardaga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/11/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 29 | Additional Secy | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 01/11/1999 - 25/11/2000 |
| 30 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/09/1998 - 30/09/1999 |
| 31 | Project Coordinator | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/06/1998 - 05/09/1998 |
| 32 | Administrator | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 33 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Gumala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1995 - 01/01/1997 |
| 34 | District Magistrate | Gumala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1994 - 01/04/1995 |
| 35 | Soil Conservator | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 01/07/1992 - 01/06/1994 |
| 36 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1991 - 01/07/1992 |
| 37 | Under Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/08/1990 - 01/07/1991 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase V, 2015 | 11/10/2015 | 06/11/2015 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996-1997 | Junior Level - 1987- 90 Batches | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 3 |
| 2 | 2001-2002 | Reforms in Energy Sector | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2005-2006 | Senior Level (17-20 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 4 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Alka Tiwari belong to?
Ms. Alka Tiwari is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 1988, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Alka Tiwari's age?
Ms. Alka Tiwari is 61 years old, born on 06 September 1965.
What was Ms. Alka Tiwari's last posting?
Ms. Alka Tiwari last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Jharkhand Ranchi until 30 September 2025.
How many years has Ms. Alka Tiwari served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Alka Tiwari has 37 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Alka Tiwari held?
Ms. Alka Tiwari has held 35 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Ms. Alka Tiwari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Alka Tiwari held in one role was 3y 9m as Secretary, Tribal Affairs National Commission for Scheduled Tribes New Delhi.
What is Ms. Alka Tiwari's educational qualification?
Ms. Alka Tiwari holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Alka Tiwari recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Alka Tiwari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
