About Ms. Sonal Mishra
Ms. Sonal Mishra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Sonal Mishra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sonal Mishra's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Ms. Sonal Mishra has held 15 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi; Commissioner, Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Director, Municipal Admin Deptt Gandhinagar.
Ms. Sonal Mishra last served as Additional Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi, until 17 April 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Sonal Mishra's educational qualifications on record include Law from LL.B. University of Delhi; Economics from B.A. Honours University of Delhi. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | LL.B. University of Delhi | Law | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.A. Honours University of Delhi | Economics | 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 | Additional Secretary | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 18/04/2025 - 17/04/2028 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/02/2023 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 24/02/2022 - 30/01/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 16/12/2019 - 28/01/2021 |
| 5 | Vice Chairman & M D | Transport Ahmedabad | Cadre (PSU) | Transport / Road Transport | 12/05/2017 - 28/08/2019 |
| 6 | Vice Chairman & M D | D/o Transport Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 12/05/2017 - 15/12/2019 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Guj Indl Power Corpn Ltd Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 23/04/2015 - 11/05/2017 |
| 8 | Secretary To Government | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 08/07/2014 - 23/04/2015 |
| 9 | Secretary To Government | Devasthan Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 08/07/2014 - 23/04/2015 |
| 10 | Director | Emp & Trg Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 08/07/2011 - 08/07/2014 |
| 11 | Director | Municipal Admin Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/10/2007 - 08/07/2011 |
| 12 | District Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/03/2005 - 19/10/2007 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 22/05/2004 - 23/03/2005 |
| 14 | Municipal Commissioner | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 29/04/2003 - 21/05/2004 |
| 15 | District Dev Officer | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 26/02/2001 - 28/04/2003 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/1999 - 26/02/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 2011-2012 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENHANCING LEADERSHIP CAPACITIES & POTENTIAL AMONG PROFESSIONAL WOMEN | |||
| 2 | MICRO-FINANCE & SHGS |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Sonal Mishra belong to?
Ms. Sonal Mishra is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sonal Mishra's age?
Ms. Sonal Mishra is 54 years old, born on 30 August 1972.
What was Ms. Sonal Mishra's last posting?
Ms. Sonal Mishra last served as Additional Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi until 17 April 2028.
How many years has Ms. Sonal Mishra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sonal Mishra has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sonal Mishra held?
Ms. Sonal Mishra has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Sonal Mishra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Sonal Mishra held in one role was 3y 9m as Director, Municipal Admin Deptt Gandhinagar.
What is Ms. Sonal Mishra's educational qualification?
Ms. Sonal Mishra holds the following qualifications: LL.B. University of Delhi, B.A. Honours University of Delhi.
How was Ms. Sonal Mishra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sonal Mishra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
