Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K
Indian Administrative Service
About Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Kerala cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 29 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K has held 22 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary To Government, Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Managing Director, Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Secretary To Government, Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 8m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K is currently serving as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS), a position held since 14 January 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. University of Kerala Trivandrum Trivandrum Medical College; Health Management from Certificate Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. University of Kerala Trivandrum Trivandrum Medical College | Medicine | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 2 | -- | Certificate Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Health Management | Awarded | -- |
| 3 | -- | Certificate Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Intnl Studies | Awarded | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.P.A. Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Public Policy | Awarded | -- |
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 Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 14/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 01/07/2019 - 22/01/2020 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 03/01/2019 - 30/06/2019 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 24/07/2017 - 31/08/2017 |
| 5 | Member Secy | Chemicals & Fertilizers Pharmaceuticals National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA) Delhi | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Chemicals | 15/04/2015 - 11/07/2017 |
| 6 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/2011 - 15/04/2015 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 03/01/2011 - 30/06/2011 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Human Resources Dev Higher Education | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 12/07/2010 - 03/01/2011 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Kerala Sustainable Urban Dev Project (KSUDP) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2010 - 03/07/2010 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Kerala Sustainable Urban Dev Project (KSUDP) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 15/07/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 11 | On Foreign Training | U S A | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 22/08/2008 - 30/06/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Kottayam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/05/2007 - 17/08/2008 |
| 13 | District Collector | Wayanad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/08/2006 - 13/05/2007 |
| 14 | Director | Modernising Govt Prog | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 04/10/2005 - 19/08/2006 |
| 15 | Under Secretary | Women & Child Development Delhi | Centre | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 05/08/2002 - 03/10/2005 |
| 16 | Under Secretary | Human Resources Dev Women & Child Dev | Centre | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 05/08/2002 - 03/10/2005 |
| 17 | Director | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/08/2001 - 31/07/2002 |
| 18 | Secretary | Trivandrum Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 02/04/2001 - 01/08/2001 |
| 19 | Sub Collector | Alappuzha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 29/03/2001 |
| 20 | Sub Collector | Alappuzha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/08/2000 - 31/12/2000 |
| 21 | Sub Collector | Idukki | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/05/2000 - 07/08/2000 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector | Ottappalam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/08/1999 - 24/05/2000 |
| 23 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 07/09/1997 - 09/08/1999 |
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 |
| 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JUNIOR LEVEL (6-9 YEARS) |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1997, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K is 55 years old, born on 22 September 1970.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's current posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K is currently serving as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS) since 14 January 2022.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K held?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K held in one role was 4y 8m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. University of Kerala Trivandrum Trivandrum Medical College, Certificate Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Certificate Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, M.P.A. Syracuse University Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
How was Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Sharmila Mary Joseph K was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
