About Ms. Seema S Jain
Ms. Seema S Jain is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Seema S Jain joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Seema S Jain's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 35 years of service, Ms. Seema S Jain has held 34 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Member (Finance), Space Space Commission New Delhi; Additional Chief Secretary, Technical Edu & Industral Training; Fin Commissioner, Rural Dev & Panchayats. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 2m as Financial Commissioner, Rural Development & Panchayats, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Mohali(PB).
Ms. Seema S Jain last served as Member (Finance), Space Space Commission New Delhi, until 31 December 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Ms. Seema S Jain's educational qualifications on record include Modern Ind.Hist; Public Policy from M.B.A. University of Birmingham, UK. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Modern Ind.Hist | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. University of Birmingham, UK | Public Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Carlton University Ottawa University College | Energy Policy | 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 | Member (Finance) | Space Space Commission New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/08/2023 - 31/12/2026 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Technical Edu & Industral Training | Cadre (AIS) | Training / | 21/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Fin Commissioner | Rural Dev & Panchayats | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2021 - 01/08/2023 |
| 4 | Financial Commissioner, Rural Development & Panchayats | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Mohali(PB) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 09/08/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Fin Commissioner | Rural Dev & Panchayats | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 09/08/2019 - 31/12/2020 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government To Punjab | Governance Reforms | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 16/01/2019 - 09/08/2019 |
| 7 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2017 - 31/05/2018 |
| 8 | Secretary | Sci, Tech & Env Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 16/08/2013 - 29/10/2014 |
| 9 | N.A. | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 01/04/2013 - 12/08/2013 |
| 10 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chandigarh | Centre | Home / Census | 16/06/2011 - 31/03/2013 |
| 11 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chandigarh | Centre | Home / Census | 10/12/2009 - 16/06/2011 |
| 12 | Director | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 01/12/2008 - 10/12/2009 |
| 13 | Secretary | Printing & Stationery Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Printing & Publications | 26/09/2008 - 28/11/2008 |
| 14 | Secretary | Public Grievances & Pension Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 22/09/2008 - 28/11/2008 |
| 15 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/12/2007 - 22/09/2008 |
| 16 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Centre (Foreign Training) | / | 12/10/2007 - 18/06/2008 |
| 17 | Special Secretary | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 17/04/2006 - 12/10/2007 |
| 18 | Spl Secy & Dir | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 06/04/2006 - 17/04/2006 |
| 19 | Secretary | Punjab State Agriculture Mktg Bd (PSAMB) Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 16/05/2005 - 07/04/2006 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 16/05/2005 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/03/2002 - 11/05/2005 |
| 22 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 06/11/2001 - 04/03/2002 |
| 23 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/03/2000 - 06/11/2001 |
| 24 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 11/10/1999 - 22/02/2000 |
| 25 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 26/05/1999 - 11/10/1999 |
| 26 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Dev Authority(PUDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 15/05/1997 - 25/05/1999 |
| 27 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 16/12/1996 - 15/05/1997 |
| 28 | Joint Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/11/1996 - 16/12/1996 |
| 29 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 05/09/1995 - 29/11/1996 |
| 30 | S D O | Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/06/1994 - 30/08/1995 |
| 31 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 01/12/1993 - 30/03/1994 |
| 32 | Estate Officer | Urban Estates Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Estates | 03/09/1993 - 30/11/1993 |
| 33 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/06/1992 - 31/08/1993 |
| 34 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1991 - 14/06/1992 |
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 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | Leadership Development Programme | Indian Institute of Management | Indore | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2012-2013 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2010 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT INDORE | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Seema S Jain belong to?
Ms. Seema S Jain is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1991, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Seema S Jain's age?
Ms. Seema S Jain is 59 years old, born on 01 January 1967.
What was Ms. Seema S Jain's last posting?
Ms. Seema S Jain last served as Member (Finance), Space Space Commission New Delhi until 31 December 2026.
How many years has Ms. Seema S Jain served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Seema S Jain has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Seema S Jain held?
Ms. Seema S Jain has held 34 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Ms. Seema S Jain's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Seema S Jain held in one role was 7y 2m as Financial Commissioner, Rural Development & Panchayats, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Mohali(PB).
What is Ms. Seema S Jain's educational qualification?
Ms. Seema S Jain holds the following qualifications: M.B.A. University of Birmingham, UK, M.A. Carlton University Ottawa University College.
How was Ms. Seema S Jain recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Seema S Jain was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
