About Ms. Richa Sharma
Ms. Richa Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Ms. Richa Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Richa Sharma's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 32 years of service, Ms. Richa Sharma has held 22 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi; Additional Secy, Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 11y as Principal Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Richa Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi, until 24 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Ms. Richa Sharma's educational qualifications on record include Public Policy; Psychology from P.G. Delhi University. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. IIM,BANGALORE | Public Policy | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Delhi University | Psychology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | B.A. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI LSR College | Psychology | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.A. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI University of Delhi | Psychology | Gold Medallist | -- |
| 5 | -- | POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IIM Bangalore IIM Bangalore and Maxwell School of Public Affairs and Citizenship | Public Policy & Mgmt | - | -- |
| 6 | -- | M.P.M. NUS & HARVARD University LKYSPP & Kennedy School of Gov | Public Mgmt & Policy | - | -- |
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 Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 11/06/2023 - 24/01/2024 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi | Centre | Environment & Forests / Environment | 25/03/2021 - 11/06/2023 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi | Centre | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 05/04/2019 - 25/03/2021 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/03/2018 - 21/01/2019 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 03/10/2015 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 01/10/2015 - 15/03/2018 |
| 7 | On E O L | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/08/2013 - 30/09/2015 |
| 8 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/08/2011 - 31/07/2013 |
| 9 | Resident Commissioner | Chhattisgarh Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 19/01/2010 - 31/07/2011 |
| 10 | Director | Human Resources Dev School Edu & Literacy | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 15/07/2009 - 12/01/2010 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Human Resources Dev School Edu & Literacy | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/04/2009 - 15/07/2009 |
| 12 | On Training - India | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 31/03/2009 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Human Resources Dev Higher Education New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/10/2004 - 30/06/2008 |
| 14 | On Training | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/06/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 07/11/2002 - 31/05/2003 |
| 16 | District Collector | Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/12/2000 - 27/10/2002 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt Sachivalaya Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/11/2000 - 22/12/2000 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Sci & Tech Deptt Sachivalaya Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 19/07/2000 - 31/10/2000 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 19/07/2000 - 31/10/2000 |
| 20 | C E O | Zila Parishad Koriya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/03/2000 - 18/07/2000 |
| 21 | Additional Collector | Sarguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/04/1998 - 04/03/2000 |
| 22 | S D O | Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/01/1997 - 29/04/1998 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/09/1994 - 09/08/1996 |
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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Infrastructure Deregulation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2010-2011 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | APPPA COURSE | 9Mn | |
| 2 | 2003 | PGPPM | 1Yr 1Mn 1Days | |
| 3 | INFRASTRUCTURE DEREGUALTION |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Richa Sharma belong to?
Ms. Richa Sharma is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 1994, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Richa Sharma's age?
Ms. Richa Sharma is 57 years old, born on 26 March 1969.
What was Ms. Richa Sharma's last posting?
Ms. Richa Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution New Delhi until 24 January 2024.
How many years has Ms. Richa Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Richa Sharma has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Richa Sharma held?
Ms. Richa Sharma has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Richa Sharma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Richa Sharma held in one role was 11y as Principal Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Richa Sharma's educational qualification?
Ms. Richa Sharma holds the following qualifications: P.G. Delhi University, B.A. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI LSR College, M.A. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI University of Delhi, POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IIM Bangalore IIM Bangalore and Maxwell School of Public Affairs and Citizenship, M.P.M. NUS & HARVARD University LKYSPP & Kennedy School of Gov.
How was Ms. Richa Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Richa Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
