About Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari has held 34 recorded postings across 29 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Govt. Of Punjab, D/o Cultrue and Tourism, Culture & Tourism Chandigarh; Principal Secy, Parliamentary Affairs; Principal Secy, Sports & Youth Affairs Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi.
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Govt. Of Punjab, Food Processing Food Processing Chandigarh, a position held since 30 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Shri Ram College for Women; Sociology from M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics. The officer has completed 14 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Shri Ram College for Women | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics | Sociology | Pass | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. University of Madras National Defence College NDC New Delhi | Defence Studies | First with Distinction | -- |
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 Govt. Of Punjab | Food Processing Food Processing Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 30/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Govt. Of Punjab | D/o Cultrue and Tourism, Culture & Tourism Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 18/07/2023 - 30/01/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Parliamentary Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Parliamentary Affairs / Parliamentary Affairs | 13/04/2023 - 30/01/2024 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Sports & Youth Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 10/03/2023 - 13/04/2023 |
| 5 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 06/03/2023 - 15/03/2023 |
| 6 | Principal Secy To Governor | Governor | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 14/11/2022 - 10/03/2023 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Govt. Of Punjab | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Principal Resident Commissioner | Central Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2022 - 14/11/2022 |
| 9 | Resident Commissioner | New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 22/12/2017 - 31/12/2021 |
| 10 | On Training | Minority Affairs | Centre (Domestic Training) | / | 09/01/2017 - 21/12/2017 |
| 11 | Joint Secretary | Minority Affairs | Centre | / | 01/09/2016 - 06/01/2017 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 01/05/2015 - 31/08/2016 |
| 13 | Director | Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | Centre | Water Resources / Water Resources | 09/10/2014 - 29/04/2015 |
| 14 | On Compulsory Wait | Drinking Water & Sanitation | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 10/06/2014 - 08/10/2014 |
| 15 | Pvt Secy | Drinking Water & Sanitation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/10/2012 - 10/06/2014 |
| 16 | Pvt Secy | Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 20/01/2011 - 28/10/2012 |
| 17 | Pvt Secy | Power | Centre | Staff Officers / Staff Officers | 19/11/2010 - 19/01/2011 |
| 18 | Director | Textiles National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) New Delhi | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 01/05/2010 - 19/11/2010 |
| 19 | Spl Secy | Coordination Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Coordination | 09/03/2010 - 30/04/2010 |
| 20 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Punjab Bhavan, New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 01/01/2010 - 30/04/2010 |
| 21 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Punjab Bhavan, New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 24/08/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 22 | Director | SC & ST Dev Deptt SC, ST & BC Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 10/07/2008 - 24/08/2009 |
| 23 | Executive Dir | Punjab SC Land Dev & Finance Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Dev | 25/04/2008 - 24/08/2009 |
| 24 | Director | Social Security, Women Welfare & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 31/05/2007 - 24/08/2009 |
| 25 | Deputy Commissioner | Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/04/2006 - 22/05/2007 |
| 26 | Secretary | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment Bd/Service Commn | 26/08/2004 - 07/04/2006 |
| 27 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA) Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 24/06/2003 - 25/08/2004 |
| 28 | Administrator | Improvement Trust Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/03/2003 - 22/06/2003 |
| 29 | On Leave | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 30/10/2002 - 05/03/2003 |
| 30 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/03/2002 - 30/10/2002 |
| 31 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/01/2001 - 21/03/2002 |
| 32 | S D M | Rampura Phul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/02/2000 - 03/01/2001 |
| 33 | S D M | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/1999 - 09/02/2000 |
| 34 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/1997 - 02/08/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
| 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 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Administrative Law | National Law School of India University | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2007-2008 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 4 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2011-2012 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 6 | 2013-2014 | Fighting Corruption: Effective Corruption Eradication Strategy | O P Jindal Global University | 1 | |
| 7 | 2014-2015 | International Negotiations | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | ADVANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME | 1Yr 2Mn 19Days | |
| 2 | 2017 | NATIONAL SECURITY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES COURSE | 10Mn 22Days | |
| 3 | 2014 | INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS FOREIGN TRADE NEW DELHI | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari belong to?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's age?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is 54 years old, born on 28 July 1972.
What is Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's current posting?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Govt. Of Punjab, Food Processing Food Processing Chandigarh since 30 January 2024.
How many years has Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari held?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari has held 34 distinct postings over their career, across 29 locations.
What is Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari held in one role was 4y as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi.
What is Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari's educational qualification?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Lady Shri Ram College for Women, M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics, M.Phil. University of Madras National Defence College NDC New Delhi.
How was Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
