About Shri Rahul Bhandari
Shri Rahul Bhandari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Rahul Bhandari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rahul Bhandari's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Rahul Bhandari has held 26 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Resident Commissioner, Government of Punjab Punjab Bhavan, New Delhi; Principal Secy, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Punjab; Managing Director, Punjab. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 3m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Rahul Bhandari is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt, a position held since 23 September 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Rahul Bhandari's educational qualifications on record include Electronics; Economics. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. | Economics | 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 | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 23/09/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Resident Commissioner | Government of Punjab Punjab Bhavan, New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/03/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 26/09/2022 - 12/03/2023 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/01/2019 - 11/03/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 14/10/2013 - 31/12/2018 |
| 6 | On Compulsory Wait | Railways | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 10/06/2013 - 18/06/2013 |
| 7 | Pvt Secy | Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/10/2012 - 13/09/2013 |
| 8 | Pvt Secy | Water Resources | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/07/2011 - 28/10/2012 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Science & Technology | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2011 - 13/07/2011 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Science & Technology | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 10/02/2011 - 01/07/2011 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Water Resources | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/06/2009 - 10/02/2011 |
| 12 | Executive Dir | Punjab SC Land Dev & Finance Corpn Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 19/02/2009 - 28/06/2009 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Coordination Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Coordination | 27/01/2009 - 19/02/2009 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | SAS Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/05/2008 - 27/01/2009 |
| 15 | Jt Dev Commissioner | Integrated Rural Dev (IRD) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 18/07/2007 - 27/01/2009 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2006 - 18/07/2007 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/05/2005 - 01/01/2006 |
| 18 | Secretary | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 27/08/2004 - 11/05/2005 |
| 19 | Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Deptt Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 19/12/2003 - 11/05/2005 |
| 20 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA) Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 24/06/2003 - 26/08/2004 |
| 21 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/11/2002 - 18/12/2003 |
| 22 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA) Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/04/2002 - 02/11/2002 |
| 23 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/04/2001 - 21/03/2002 |
| 24 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/01/2001 - 31/03/2001 |
| 25 | S D M | Barnala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/1999 - 03/01/2001 |
| 26 | 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 | 2007-2008 | Management of Environment and Natural Resources | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2012-2013 | Fiscal Policy and Macro Economic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | International Negotiations | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 6 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | 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 Shri Rahul Bhandari belong to?
Shri Rahul Bhandari is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1997, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rahul Bhandari's age?
Shri Rahul Bhandari is 53 years old, born on 13 September 1973.
What is Shri Rahul Bhandari's current posting?
Shri Rahul Bhandari is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt since 23 September 2024.
How many years has Shri Rahul Bhandari served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rahul Bhandari has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rahul Bhandari held?
Shri Rahul Bhandari has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Rahul Bhandari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rahul Bhandari held in one role was 5y 3m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri Rahul Bhandari recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rahul Bhandari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
