About Ms. Vandana Dadel
Ms. Vandana Dadel is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Ms. Vandana Dadel joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Vandana Dadel's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 30 years of service, Ms. Vandana Dadel has held 22 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Enviornment & Forest Deptts. Ranchi; General Secy, Jharkhand; General Secy, Industries Deptt Ranchi. The longest single tenure was 5y 6m as Principal Secy, Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Jharkhand.
Ms. Vandana Dadel is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Jails Deptt, a position held since 20 March 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. Vandana Dadel's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Computer Sc | Second | -- |
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 | Jails Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Jails | 20/03/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Environment & Forest Department Enviornment & Forest Deptts. Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 12/02/2024 - 19/03/2024 |
| 3 | General Secy | Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Staff Officers | 14/03/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | General Secy | Industries Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 30/05/2022 - 14/03/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 08/04/2021 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Energy Dev Corpn Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 12/11/2018 - 29/05/2022 |
| 7 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archaeology | 17/01/2014 - 11/12/2018 |
| 8 | Divisional Commissioner | South Chhota Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 28/02/2013 - 16/01/2014 |
| 9 | Secretary | Statistics & Impln Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/12/2012 - 02/03/2013 |
| 10 | Director | Industries Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 21/01/2012 - 28/02/2013 |
| 11 | Director | Industries Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 30/09/2011 - 21/01/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Giridih | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/11/2008 - 04/11/2009 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Infrastructure Dev Corpn Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 24/11/2008 - 30/09/2011 |
| 14 | Director | Rural Dev Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 31/12/2007 - 24/11/2008 |
| 15 | Director | Education Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 12/09/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 16 | Director | Primary Edu Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 10/05/2007 - 12/09/2007 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Industries Deptt Adityapur Industrial Area Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2005 - 10/05/2007 |
| 18 | Managing Director | Adityapur Industrial Area Dev Jamshedpur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 22/10/2003 - 31/12/2004 |
| 19 | Director | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 02/08/2003 - 21/10/2003 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Seraikela Kharaswan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/04/2001 - 01/08/2003 |
| 21 | S D O | Singhbhum East | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/11/2000 - 25/04/2001 |
| 22 | S D O | Singhbhum East | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1998 - 25/11/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Vandana Dadel belong to?
Ms. Vandana Dadel is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 1996, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Vandana Dadel's age?
Ms. Vandana Dadel is 55 years old, born on 08 January 1971.
What is Ms. Vandana Dadel's current posting?
Ms. Vandana Dadel is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Jails Deptt since 20 March 2024.
How many years has Ms. Vandana Dadel served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Vandana Dadel has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Vandana Dadel held?
Ms. Vandana Dadel has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Ms. Vandana Dadel's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Vandana Dadel held in one role was 5y 6m as Principal Secy, Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Jharkhand.
What is Ms. Vandana Dadel's educational qualification?
Ms. Vandana Dadel holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Ms. Vandana Dadel recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Vandana Dadel was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
