Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma
Indian Administrative Service
About Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma has held 20 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Space Bangalore; Joint Secretary, Space Bangalore; Controller, Space Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Space Bangalore, until 03 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma's educational qualifications on record include English from Graduate; Botany. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | English | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Botany | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. Bangalore Univ Bangaloare University | Genetics | 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 | Additional Secy | Space Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 06/12/2021 - 03/10/2025 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Space Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 01/04/2019 - 06/12/2021 |
| 3 | Controller | Space Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 04/10/2018 - 31/03/2019 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Archives & Historical Rsch | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archives Admn | 11/04/2018 - 30/09/2018 |
| 5 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/01/2018 - 31/03/2018 |
| 6 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/01/2018 - 22/01/2018 |
| 7 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/09/2017 - 20/01/2018 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/09/2015 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/09/2015 - 22/09/2017 |
| 10 | Director | Science & Technology Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 07/06/2011 - 24/09/2015 |
| 11 | Additional Secy | Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) Bangalore | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/11/2009 - 06/06/2011 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Dir | Handlooms & Textiles Bangalore | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Textiles / Handlooms | 06/08/2009 - 13/11/2009 |
| 13 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt Karnataka | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 25/09/2008 - 06/08/2009 |
| 14 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 02/02/2007 - 25/09/2008 |
| 15 | Jt Commissioner | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 26/05/2006 - 02/02/2007 |
| 16 | Controller | T.N. Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/07/2001 - 25/05/2006 |
| 17 | Jt Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 01/12/2000 - 01/07/2001 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/04/1999 - 01/12/2000 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Chengalpattu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1999 - 31/03/1999 |
| 20 | Assistant Collector | Tindivanam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/05/1998 - 01/01/1999 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | Negotiating Strategies | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma belong to?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1995, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma's age?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma is 55 years old, born on 09 February 1971.
What was Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma's last posting?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Space Bangalore until 03 October 2025.
How many years has Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma held?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma's educational qualification?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Sc. Bangalore Univ Bangaloare University.
How was Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sandhya Venugopal Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
