About Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 30 years of service, Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Child Care Leave, Cadre (AIS); Minister (Economics & Commercial), Finance Economic Affairs Embassy of india Tokyo (Japan); Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, a position held since 23 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar's educational qualifications on record include Sanskrit. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Sanskrit | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 23/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/08/2022 - 14/02/2023 |
| 3 | Minister (Economics & Commercial) | Finance Economic Affairs Embassy of india Tokyo (Japan) | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Banking | 28/08/2019 - 27/08/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/06/2016 - 22/07/2019 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 30/03/2012 - 21/06/2016 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 08/07/2011 - 30/03/2012 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Climate Change Deptt. Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 26/05/2010 - 08/07/2011 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2009 - 26/05/2010 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 11/02/2009 - 03/08/2009 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 04/06/2006 - 11/02/2009 |
| 11 | District Collector | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/03/2005 - 03/06/2006 |
| 12 | District Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2004 - 23/03/2005 |
| 13 | District Dev Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/06/2002 - 22/06/2004 |
| 14 | District Dev Officer | Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/02/2000 - 01/06/2002 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1998 - 01/02/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
| 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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Quantitative Methods and Operational Research for Public Policy and Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Advanced Course on World Trade Organisation (WTO) | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JUNIOR LEVEL TRG |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar belong to?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1996, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar's age?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar is 57 years old, born on 15 August 1969.
What is Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar's current posting?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar since 23 June 2023.
How many years has Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar held?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar held in one role was 4y 3m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
How was Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Mona K.C. Khandar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
