About Ms. Niharika Barik
Ms. Niharika Barik is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Ms. Niharika Barik joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Niharika Barik's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 29 years of service, Ms. Niharika Barik has held 23 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include On Leave, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Health & Family Walfare Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 1m as On Leave, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Niharika Barik is currently serving as Principal Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Raipur, a position held since 05 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. Niharika Barik's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from M.Phil.; Sociology. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. | Sociology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Sociology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Graduate | Sociology | 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 | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 05/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Information Tech Deptt General Admin Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 05/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | DG | State Institute for Rural Development | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 06/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/09/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Secretary | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 31/03/2018 - 31/08/2020 |
| 6 | Secretary | D/o Cultrue and Tourism, Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Eco-Tourism | 14/06/2017 - 05/03/2019 |
| 7 | Secretary | Rural Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Rural Industry | 21/05/2017 - 30/03/2018 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 02/04/2016 - 25/05/2017 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 01/05/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 10 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs Delhi | Centre | Finance / Finance | 06/08/2013 - 01/06/2015 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Revenue | Centre | Finance / Revenue | 31/01/2011 - 04/08/2011 |
| 12 | Director | Finance Revenue Raipur | Centre | Finance / Revenue | 31/01/2011 - 06/08/2013 |
| 13 | Controller | State Literacy Mission Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 20/09/2010 - 30/01/2011 |
| 14 | Controller | Technical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 20/09/2010 - 30/01/2011 |
| 15 | District Collector | Mahasamund | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2010 - 10/09/2010 |
| 16 | District Collector | Mahasamund | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/06/2009 - 10/09/2010 |
| 17 | Resident Commissioner | Chhattisgarh Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 28/09/2007 - 30/05/2009 |
| 18 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Chhattisgarh Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 03/07/2004 - 28/09/2007 |
| 19 | E/O Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handicrafts Dev | 27/06/2002 - 03/07/2004 |
| 20 | Deputy Collector | Chhattisgarh Bhavan | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 01/11/2001 - 26/06/2002 |
| 21 | Additional Collector | Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/06/2001 - 01/11/2001 |
| 22 | S D O | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 27/06/2001 |
| 23 | S D O | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | South Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/1998 - 01/08/1999 |
| 25 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 01/05/1998 |
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 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | World Trade Organisation and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Developmental Projects | Amity School of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 4 | 2011-2012 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Niharika Barik belong to?
Ms. Niharika Barik is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 1997, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Niharika Barik's age?
Ms. Niharika Barik is 56 years old, born on 23 April 1970.
What is Ms. Niharika Barik's current posting?
Ms. Niharika Barik is currently serving as Principal Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Raipur since 05 January 2024.
How many years has Ms. Niharika Barik served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Niharika Barik has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Niharika Barik held?
Ms. Niharika Barik has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Ms. Niharika Barik's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Niharika Barik held in one role was 6y 1m as On Leave, Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Niharika Barik's educational qualification?
Ms. Niharika Barik holds the following qualifications: M.Phil., Graduate.
How was Ms. Niharika Barik recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Niharika Barik was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
