About Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Bihar cadre. Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 34 years of service, Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah has held 28 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, D/o Social Welfare, Patna; Additional Chief Secretary, Geology & Mines Deptt; Chief Adviser, Bihar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 14y 10m as Managing Director, Co-op Consumer’s Fedn Ltd (CONFED) Patna.
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is currently serving as Chairman & Member, Board of Revenue Patna, a position held since 01 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's educational qualifications on record include Intnl Studies from M.Phil. JNU New Delhi School of Intrnl Studies; Intnl.law from PG Diploma International Institutions IAILD, New Delhi. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. JNU New Delhi School of Intrnl Studies | Intnl Studies | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma International Institutions IAILD, New Delhi | Intnl.law | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Duke University North Carolina | Intnl Trade. | 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 | Chairman & Member | Board of Revenue Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 01/09/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | D/o Social Welfare, Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 31/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Geology & Mines Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Geology | 28/01/2022 - 02/09/2024 |
| 4 | Chief Adviser | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 13/11/2017 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 24/06/2016 - 13/11/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 02/03/2015 - 23/06/2016 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 05/12/2011 - 08/01/2015 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Co-op Consumer’s Fedn Ltd (CONFED) Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 05/12/2011 - Till-Date |
| 9 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/10/2011 - 05/12/2012 |
| 10 | C V O | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Consumer Affairs Bureau of Indian Standars (BIS) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 01/10/2009 - 01/10/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 30/06/2008 - 30/09/2009 |
| 12 | On Foreign Training | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2007 - 30/06/2008 |
| 13 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 18/07/2006 - 01/08/2007 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/08/2005 - 18/07/2006 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 15/06/2005 - 31/07/2005 |
| 16 | O S D To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/06/2005 - 31/07/2005 |
| 17 | Additional Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 07/02/2004 - 10/06/2005 |
| 18 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 01/10/2001 - 06/02/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Begusarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/10/2001 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Begusarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 21 | Project Dir | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
| 22 | Project Dir | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/06/1999 - 01/07/1999 |
| 23 | Jt Secy | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 01/04/1999 - 01/06/1999 |
| 24 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Katihar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1998 - 01/04/1999 |
| 25 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 18/10/1996 - 01/06/1998 |
| 26 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/12/1995 - 18/10/1996 |
| 27 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/10/1994 - 01/12/1995 |
| 28 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1992 - 01/10/1994 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1992 Batch | 01/06/2009 | 24/07/2009 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
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 | 2006-2007 | Ethical Issues in Todays Administration | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | ORIENTATION COURSE FOR DS/DIRECTORS | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2005 | INFRASTRUCTURE DEV & INSTITUTIONAL FINANCING | 5Days | |
| 3 | 2003 | QUANTITATIVE METHODS & OPERATYIONAL RES FOR PUB POLICY | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah belong to?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1992, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's age?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is 59 years old, born on 11 May 1967.
What is Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's current posting?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is currently serving as Chairman & Member, Board of Revenue Patna since 01 September 2025.
How many years has Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah held?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah held in one role was 14y 10m as Managing Director, Co-op Consumer’s Fedn Ltd (CONFED) Patna.
What is Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah's educational qualification?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah holds the following qualifications: M.Phil. JNU New Delhi School of Intrnl Studies, PG Diploma International Institutions IAILD, New Delhi, M.A. Duke University North Carolina.
How was Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Harjot Kaur Bamhrah was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
