About Ms. Archana Varma
Ms. Archana Varma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Ms. Archana Varma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Archana Varma's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. Archana Varma has held 21 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Mission Director, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation National water mission (NWM) Delhi; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Additional Secy, End Tenure Leave. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 6m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Archana Varma last served as Mission Director, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation National water mission (NWM) Delhi, until 09 August 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Ms. Archana Varma's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. Honours Delhi University L S R College; History from M.A. J N U ,DELHI J.N.U. New Delhi. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours Delhi University L S R College | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. J N U ,DELHI J.N.U. New Delhi | History | 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 | Mission Director | Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation National water mission (NWM) Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 10/08/2022 - 09/08/2026 |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/04/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | End Tenure Leave | / | 07/02/2020 - 06/04/2020 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Cen Vigilance Commission (CVC) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/09/2017 - 06/02/2020 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 04/03/2014 - 31/08/2017 |
| 6 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 07/02/2013 - 04/03/2014 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Secy | Sci & Tech Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 02/05/2012 - 09/01/2013 |
| 8 | Commissioner & Secy | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 04/07/2011 - 02/05/2012 |
| 9 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 18/07/2010 - 26/07/2010 |
| 10 | Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/07/2008 - 17/07/2010 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 18/07/2005 - 30/06/2008 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Guwahati Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 24/09/2004 - 18/07/2005 |
| 13 | District Collector And Development Commissioner | Goalpara (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/02/2003 - 17/09/2004 |
| 14 | District Collector And Development Commissioner | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 09/11/2001 - 17/02/2003 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 23/06/2001 - 08/11/2001 |
| 16 | On Leave | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 09/02/2001 - 22/06/2001 |
| 17 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/10/2000 - 08/02/2001 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/06/2000 - 01/10/2000 |
| 19 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Bongaigaon (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/04/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
| 20 | S D O (Civil) | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/1998 - 05/04/1999 |
| 21 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/08/1997 - 08/06/1998 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1995 Batch | 21/04/2008 | 11/06/2008 |
| 2 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | WTO and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Archana Varma belong to?
Ms. Archana Varma is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Archana Varma's age?
Ms. Archana Varma is 56 years old, born on 16 February 1970.
What was Ms. Archana Varma's last posting?
Ms. Archana Varma last served as Mission Director, Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation National water mission (NWM) Delhi until 09 August 2026.
How many years has Ms. Archana Varma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Archana Varma has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Archana Varma held?
Ms. Archana Varma has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Archana Varma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Archana Varma held in one role was 6y 6m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Archana Varma's educational qualification?
Ms. Archana Varma holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University L S R College, M.A. J N U ,DELHI J.N.U. New Delhi.
How was Ms. Archana Varma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Archana Varma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
