About Ms. Rachna Shah
Ms. Rachna Shah is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Kerala cadre. Ms. Rachna Shah joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Rachna Shah's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 35 years of service, Ms. Rachna Shah has held 22 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi; Secretary, Textiles New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Cabinet Sectt.
Ms. Rachna Shah last served as Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi, until 30 November 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Ms. Rachna Shah's educational qualifications on record include Economic Hons. from B.A. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY; Business Econ from P.G. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY | Economic Hons. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY | Business Econ | 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 | Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 30/12/2024 - 30/11/2027 |
| 2 | Secretary | Textiles New Delhi | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 01/11/2022 - 29/12/2024 |
| 3 | OSD | Textiles New Delhi | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 19/10/2022 - 31/10/2022 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 05/04/2021 - 19/10/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 23/10/2019 - 04/04/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 28/12/2015 - 22/10/2019 |
| 7 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Kerala House | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 25/03/2014 - 27/12/2015 |
| 8 | Secretary | Planning Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Economics & Statistics | 01/06/2013 - 04/08/2013 |
| 9 | Member Secy | State Planning Bd Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 01/06/2013 - 04/08/2013 |
| 10 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 21/06/2011 - 30/05/2013 |
| 11 | Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs Asian Dev Bank (ADB) Manila | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Banking | 20/02/2008 - 20/06/2011 |
| 12 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/08/2006 - 19/02/2008 |
| 13 | District Collector | Kozhikode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/07/2004 - 31/07/2006 |
| 14 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Kerala House | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 27/10/2002 - 18/07/2004 |
| 15 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 10/12/2001 - 26/10/2002 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Finance & Company Affairs Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 17/07/2000 - 05/12/2001 |
| 17 | Under Secretary | Finance & Company Affairs Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 13/04/1999 - 17/07/2000 |
| 18 | Under Secretary | Science & Technology | Centre | Science & Technology / Ocean Dev | 02/11/1997 - 12/04/1999 |
| 19 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/1997 - 01/11/1997 |
| 20 | General Manager | Kerala Fin Corpn Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/09/1995 - 31/03/1997 |
| 21 | SDO/SDM | Land Revenue Alappuzha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/1994 - 31/08/1995 |
| 22 | SDO/SDM | Land Revenue Kottayam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/08/1993 - 05/09/1994 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 15/09/1991 - 31/07/1993 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1991 Batch | 21/04/2007 | 25/05/2007 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | ORIENTATION COURSE FOR DS/DIRECTORS | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2004 | IILM,NEW DELHI | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Rachna Shah belong to?
Ms. Rachna Shah is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1991, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Rachna Shah's age?
Ms. Rachna Shah is 58 years old, born on 29 November 1967.
What was Ms. Rachna Shah's last posting?
Ms. Rachna Shah last served as Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi until 30 November 2027.
How many years has Ms. Rachna Shah served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Rachna Shah has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Rachna Shah held?
Ms. Rachna Shah has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Ms. Rachna Shah's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Rachna Shah held in one role was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Cabinet Sectt.
What is Ms. Rachna Shah's educational qualification?
Ms. Rachna Shah holds the following qualifications: B.A. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY, P.G. Delhi University DELHI UNIVERSITY.
How was Ms. Rachna Shah recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Rachna Shah was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
