About Ms. Manisha Verma
Ms. Manisha Verma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Ms. Manisha Verma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Manisha Verma's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 33 years of service, Ms. Manisha Verma has held 28 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; MD And Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City; Managing Director, Mah State Financial Corpn (MSFC) Mumbai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, Tribal Dev Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City.
Ms. Manisha Verma last served as Additional Chief Secretary, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, until 11 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Ms. Manisha Verma's educational qualifications on record include Law; History from B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Sri Ram College. The officer has completed 14 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | LL.B. | Law | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Sri Ram College | History | Awarded | -- |
| 3 | -- | LL.B. Delhi University Campus Law Centre Faculty of Law | Civil & Criminal Law | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.A. Pondicherry University | Human Rights | Awarded | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.A. University of Sussex | Governance & Dev. | Pass with Merit | -- |
| 6 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University John F Kennedy School of Government | Public Policy & Mgmt | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/01/2025 - 11/06/2025 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Mah State Financial Corpn (MSFC) Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | MD And Principal Secretary | Commerce & Industries Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 01/09/2023 - 28/01/2025 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 24/09/2021 - 11/07/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 01/06/2021 - 11/03/2024 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Tourism & Culture Deptt Mah Film Stage & Cultural Dev Corpn (MSFSCDC) Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Corporate Management (New) / Logistics Management | 20/07/2020 - 11/03/2024 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | Tribal Dev Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 01/01/2018 - 11/03/2024 |
| 8 | Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 16/01/2017 - 31/12/2017 |
| 9 | Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 16/01/2017 - 31/12/2017 |
| 10 | State Project Dir | Education Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (PSU) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/05/2016 - 28/12/2016 |
| 11 | Secretary | Treasury & Accounts Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 20/10/2015 - 30/04/2016 |
| 12 | State Project Dir | Higher Education Deptt. Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 28/08/2015 - 20/10/2015 |
| 13 | State Project Dir | Higher Education Deptt. Mumbai city Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 28/08/2015 - 20/10/2015 |
| 14 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Centre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/06/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) National Advisory Council | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 30/11/2012 - 30/05/2014 |
| 16 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 10/08/2010 - 29/11/2012 |
| 17 | Director | Human Resources Dev Higher Education | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 20/10/2008 - 03/08/2010 |
| 18 | On Compulsory Wait | Rural Dev Drinking Water Supply | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/10/2008 - 19/10/2008 |
| 19 | On Foreign Training | Rural Dev Drinking Water Supply | Centre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/10/2007 - 31/10/2008 |
| 20 | Director | Rural Dev Drinking Water Supply | Centre | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 01/07/2007 - 22/09/2007 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev Drinking Water Supply | Centre | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 08/06/2006 - 30/06/2007 |
| 22 | District Collector | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2006 - 05/06/2006 |
| 23 | District Collector | Solapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/05/2004 - 21/11/2005 |
| 24 | District Collector | Amravati | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 26/05/2004 |
| 25 | District Collector | Amravati | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/02/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 26 | Additional Commissioner | Thane | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 22/02/2000 - 11/01/2001 |
| 27 | Additional Collector | Thane | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Management | 05/07/1997 - 01/12/1997 |
| 28 | Additional Collector | Thane | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 05/07/1997 - 01/12/1997 |
| 29 | Project Officer | Nashik | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 30/11/1996 - 27/06/1997 |
| 30 | Assistant Collector & Executive Magistrate (Under Training) | Buldhana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/09/1995 - 28/02/1996 |
| 31 | Assistant Collector | Dhule | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 18/06/1994 - 30/09/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
| 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 | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | WTO & New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Manisha Verma belong to?
Ms. Manisha Verma is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1993, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Manisha Verma's age?
Ms. Manisha Verma is 59 years old, born on 08 August 1967.
What was Ms. Manisha Verma's last posting?
Ms. Manisha Verma last served as Additional Chief Secretary, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship until 11 June 2025.
How many years has Ms. Manisha Verma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Manisha Verma has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Manisha Verma held?
Ms. Manisha Verma has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Ms. Manisha Verma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Manisha Verma held in one role was 6y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, Tribal Dev Deptt Mumbai city Mumbai City.
What is Ms. Manisha Verma's educational qualification?
Ms. Manisha Verma holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Sri Ram College, LL.B. Delhi University Campus Law Centre Faculty of Law, M.A. Pondicherry University, M.A. University of Sussex, M.P.A. Harvard University John F Kennedy School of Government.
How was Ms. Manisha Verma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Manisha Verma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
