About Ms. Ranjana Chopra
Ms. Ranjana Chopra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Odisha cadre. Ms. Ranjana Chopra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Ranjana Chopra's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 32 years of service, Ms. Ranjana Chopra has held 23 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Tribal Affairs New Delhi; Officer On Special Duty (O.S.D), Tribal Affairs New Delhi; Spl Secy & F A, Culture New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 10m as Deputy Director (Senior), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie.
Ms. Ranjana Chopra last served as Secretary, Tribal Affairs New Delhi, until 31 August 2031. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Ms. Ranjana Chopra's educational qualifications on record include Art from Graduate; Law from LL.B. Utkal University Bhubaneswar. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Art | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | LL.B. Utkal University Bhubaneswar | Law | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science London School of Economics Political Science | Health Management | Pass with Merit | -- |
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 | Tribal Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 31/10/2025 - 31/08/2031 |
| 2 | Officer On Special Duty (O.S.D) | Tribal Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 |
| 3 | Spl Secy & F A | Culture New Delhi | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 18/04/2025 - 01/10/2025 |
| 4 | Additional Secy & F A | Culture New Delhi | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 17/10/2022 - 18/04/2025 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | SC & ST Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 09/08/2019 - 18/08/2020 |
| 6 | Director General | Gopabandhu Academy of Admin Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 03/01/2019 - 08/08/2019 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cooperation Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 01/01/2019 - 02/01/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Cooperation Deptt Agri & Cooperation Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 11/10/2017 - 31/12/2018 |
| 9 | Commissioner & Secy | D/O School Education Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 03/07/2015 - 10/10/2017 |
| 10 | Jt Director | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 30/07/2013 - 15/12/2014 |
| 11 | Deputy Director (Senior) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/10/2010 - 30/07/2013 |
| 12 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/10/2009 - 30/09/2010 |
| 13 | Deputy Director (Senior) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 24/10/2008 - 30/09/2009 |
| 14 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 03/04/2007 - 24/10/2008 |
| 15 | Director | Agriculture and Food Production, | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 09/02/2005 - 31/03/2007 |
| 16 | Director | SC/ST Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 01/08/2003 - 08/02/2005 |
| 17 | Project Dir | AIDS Control Cell | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 01/01/2003 - 31/07/2003 |
| 18 | Project Dir | Orissa Health Systems Dev Project (OHSDP) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 03/05/2002 - 31/07/2003 |
| 19 | Project Dir | AIDS Control Cell | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 01/05/2001 - 01/01/2003 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dhenkanal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/06/1999 - 30/04/2001 |
| 21 | Additional District Magistrate | Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/04/1998 - 01/06/1999 |
| 22 | Charge Officer | Settlement Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/09/1997 - 21/04/1998 |
| 23 | Charge Officer | Settlement Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 19/10/1996 - 31/08/1997 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | IAS OFFICERS PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Ranjana Chopra belong to?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1994, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Ranjana Chopra's age?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra is 55 years old, born on 21 August 1971.
What was Ms. Ranjana Chopra's last posting?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra last served as Secretary, Tribal Affairs New Delhi until 31 August 2031.
How many years has Ms. Ranjana Chopra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Ranjana Chopra held?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Ms. Ranjana Chopra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Ranjana Chopra held in one role was 2y 10m as Deputy Director (Senior), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie.
What is Ms. Ranjana Chopra's educational qualification?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra holds the following qualifications: Graduate, LL.B. Utkal University Bhubaneswar, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science London School of Economics Political Science.
How was Ms. Ranjana Chopra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Ranjana Chopra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
