About Ms. Varsha Joshi
Ms. Varsha Joshi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, A G M U T cadre. Ms. Varsha Joshi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Varsha Joshi's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. Varsha Joshi has held 14 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi; Commissioner, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 11m as Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Delhi.
Ms. Varsha Joshi last served as Additional Secy, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi, until 26 July 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Ms. Varsha Joshi's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate; Physics. 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 | Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Physics | 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 | Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 06/12/2021 - 26/07/2027 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 27/07/2020 - 06/12/2021 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/12/2018 - 23/05/2020 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 21/12/2018 - 23/05/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary-Cum-Commissioner, | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 28/04/2017 - 21/12/2018 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 04/11/2016 - 27/04/2017 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | General Administration Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/01/2016 - 16/11/2017 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | New & Renewable Energy | Centre | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 01/10/2014 - 02/11/2016 |
| 9 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Delhi | Centre | Home / Census | 03/11/2009 - 30/09/2014 |
| 10 | Additional Commissioner | Transport N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 13/03/2009 - 03/11/2009 |
| 11 | Additional C E O | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 27/09/2007 - 12/03/2009 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | SC Deptt N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 27/09/2007 - 12/03/2009 |
| 13 | Director (Finance) | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 28/06/2007 - 27/09/2007 |
| 14 | Additional C E O | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 28/06/2007 - 27/09/2007 |
| 15 | Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2004 - 28/06/2007 |
| 16 | C E O | Chandigarh Housing Bd | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/11/1999 - 01/01/2004 |
| 17 | S D O | National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/1997 - 04/11/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
| 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 | 2006-2007 | Infrastructure De-regulation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Varsha Joshi belong to?
Ms. Varsha Joshi is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 1995, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Varsha Joshi's age?
Ms. Varsha Joshi is 55 years old, born on 09 July 1971.
What was Ms. Varsha Joshi's last posting?
Ms. Varsha Joshi last served as Additional Secy, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Animal Husbandry and Dairying New Delhi until 26 July 2027.
How many years has Ms. Varsha Joshi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Varsha Joshi has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Varsha Joshi held?
Ms. Varsha Joshi has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Ms. Varsha Joshi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Varsha Joshi held in one role was 4y 11m as Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Delhi.
What is Ms. Varsha Joshi's educational qualification?
Ms. Varsha Joshi holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. Varsha Joshi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Varsha Joshi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
