About Dr. Sonia Sethi
Dr. Sonia Sethi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Dr. Sonia Sethi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Sonia Sethi's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 32 years of service, Dr. Sonia Sethi has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Development Department Mantralaya Mumbai; Additional Commissioner, Mumbai Metro Region Dev Auth (MMRDA) Mumbai Sub Urban; Additional DG Foreign Trade, Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Mumbai City. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as Jt M D, PWD (Bridge & Roads) Mah State Road Dev Corpn (MSRDC) Mumbai City.
Dr. Sonia Sethi is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Relief & Rehabilitation Department,Disaster Management Mantralaya Mumbai, a position held since 09 August 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. Sonia Sethi's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.; Management from M.B.A. (UK) University of Oxford Oxford Said Business School. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. (UK) University of Oxford Oxford Said Business School | Management | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. University of Mumbai Mumbai Department of Economics | Economics | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Relief & Rehabilitation Department,Disaster Management Mantralaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 09/08/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Urban Development Department Mantralaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 10/05/2022 - 02/06/2023 |
| 3 | Additional Commissioner | Mumbai Metro Region Dev Auth (MMRDA) Mumbai Sub Urban | Cadre (PSU) | / | 20/02/2019 - 10/05/2022 |
| 4 | Additional DG Foreign Trade | Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Mumbai City | Centre | / | 08/06/2016 - 22/01/2019 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Culture New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 21/01/2016 - 07/06/2016 |
| 6 | Transport Commissioner | Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 14/05/2015 - 20/01/2016 |
| 7 | Member Secy | Mah Jivan Pradhikaran Mumbai City | Cadre (PSU) | / | 12/09/2013 - 03/02/2015 |
| 8 | Vice Chairman & M D | PWD (Bridge & Roads) Mah State Road Dev Corpn (MSRDC) Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 27/01/2010 - 27/09/2010 |
| 9 | Jt M D | PWD (Bridge & Roads) Mah State Road Dev Corpn (MSRDC) Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 01/01/2010 - 21/07/2013 |
| 10 | Director | National Rural Health Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 28/08/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 11 | Adviser | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | / | 28/05/2006 - 31/05/2009 |
| 12 | Executive Dir | Mah State Road Dev Corpn (MSRDC) Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 26/12/2005 - 27/05/2006 |
| 13 | Jt M D | City & Industrial Dev Corpn of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) Navi Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 31/05/2004 - 26/12/2005 |
| 14 | District Collector | Sindhudurg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 15/09/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Western Mah Dev Corpn Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2002 - 11/09/2003 |
| 16 | C E O | Dhule | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/07/1999 - 01/01/2002 |
| 17 | C E O | Buldhana | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 23/11/1998 - 15/05/1999 |
| 18 | S D O | Nanded | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 23/11/1998 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Nanded | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1996 - 01/08/1997 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 04/09/1994 - 01/09/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2015 | 06/04/2015 | 22/05/2015 |
| 2 | 2024 | 15 Round of Phase V MCTP | 08/04/2024 | 26/04/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-2024 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | IAS OFFICERS PHASE IV | 1Mn 17Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Sonia Sethi belong to?
Dr. Sonia Sethi is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1994, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Sonia Sethi's age?
Dr. Sonia Sethi is 57 years old, born on 29 July 1969.
What is Dr. Sonia Sethi's current posting?
Dr. Sonia Sethi is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Relief & Rehabilitation Department,Disaster Management Mantralaya Mumbai since 09 August 2023.
How many years has Dr. Sonia Sethi served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Sonia Sethi has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Sonia Sethi held?
Dr. Sonia Sethi has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Dr. Sonia Sethi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Sonia Sethi held in one role was 3y 7m as Jt M D, PWD (Bridge & Roads) Mah State Road Dev Corpn (MSRDC) Mumbai City.
What is Dr. Sonia Sethi's educational qualification?
Dr. Sonia Sethi holds the following qualifications: M.B.A. (UK) University of Oxford Oxford Said Business School, Ph. D. University of Mumbai Mumbai Department of Economics.
How was Dr. Sonia Sethi recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Sonia Sethi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
