About Ms. Vandana Gurnani
Ms. Vandana Gurnani is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Karnataka cadre. Ms. Vandana Gurnani joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Vandana Gurnani's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 35 years of service, Ms. Vandana Gurnani has held 20 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include secretary, Labour & Employment New Delhi; Secretary, Cabinet Sectt Delhi; Additional Chief Secretary, O/o Resident Commr New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi.
Ms. Vandana Gurnani last served as secretary, Labour & Employment New Delhi, until 31 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Ms. Vandana Gurnani's educational qualifications on record include Economics; Public Health from M.P.H. Johns Hopkins Univ. United States. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.H. Johns Hopkins Univ. United States | Public Health | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Labour & Employment New Delhi | Centre | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 21/04/2025 - 31/07/2026 |
| 2 | Secretary | Cabinet Sectt Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 19/08/2024 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | O/o Resident Commr New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 17/10/2022 - 18/08/2024 |
| 4 | On Study Leave | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre (Study Leave) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/09/2021 - 04/09/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/10/2019 - 05/09/2021 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/10/2019 - 22/10/2022 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 09/11/2015 - 08/11/2020 |
| 8 | Resident Commissioner | Karnataka Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 01/12/2010 - 08/11/2015 |
| 9 | Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 31/07/2009 - 25/10/2010 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Univ of Manitoba, Canada Canada | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2007 - 31/07/2009 |
| 11 | Executive Dir | Univ of Manitoba, Canada | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/08/2004 - 06/08/2007 |
| 12 | Project Dir | AIDS Prevention & Control Society | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 08/01/2004 - 06/08/2004 |
| 13 | Project Dir | AIDS Prevention & Control Society | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 30/12/2002 - 08/01/2004 |
| 14 | Deputy Project Dir | Urban Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/06/2001 - 30/12/2002 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1999 - 01/01/2000 |
| 17 | C E O | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/05/1998 - 01/04/1999 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 01/07/1997 - 01/05/1998 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 01/07/1995 - 01/07/1997 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Raichur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/1993 - 01/07/1995 |
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 |
| 2 | 2019 | 13th round of Phase V training of the mandatory Mid Career Training Programme | 17/06/2019 | 05/07/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
| 2 | 2003-2004 | E-Governance & Management of IT | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Vandana Gurnani belong to?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1991, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Vandana Gurnani's age?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani is 60 years old, born on 15 July 1966.
What was Ms. Vandana Gurnani's last posting?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani last served as secretary, Labour & Employment New Delhi until 31 July 2026.
How many years has Ms. Vandana Gurnani served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Vandana Gurnani held?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Vandana Gurnani's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Vandana Gurnani held in one role was 5y as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi.
What is Ms. Vandana Gurnani's educational qualification?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani holds the following qualification: M.P.H. Johns Hopkins Univ. United States.
How was Ms. Vandana Gurnani recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Vandana Gurnani was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
