About Ms. Bhawna Garg
Ms. Bhawna Garg is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Bhawna Garg joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Bhawna Garg's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 27 years of service, Ms. Bhawna Garg has held 23 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Deputy Director General, Electronics & Information Technology Unique Identification Auth of India Chandigarh; Secretary To Government, Emp & Trg Deptt Secretariat Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Bhawna Garg is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Jails Deptt Punjab, a position held since 27 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Ms. Bhawna Garg's educational qualifications on record include Chemical Engg from B.Tech. I I T Kanpur I.I.T.KANPUR; Public Policy from M.P.A. Princeton University USA Princeton NJ Woodrow Wilson School , Princeton University ( USA). The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. I I T Kanpur I.I.T.KANPUR | Chemical Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. Princeton University USA Princeton NJ Woodrow Wilson School , Princeton University ( USA) | Public Policy | 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 | Jails Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 27/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Director General | Electronics & Information Technology Unique Identification Auth of India Chandigarh | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/08/2024 - 14/05/2025 |
| 3 | D.D.G. | Electronics & Information Technology Unique Identification Auth of India Chandigarh | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Electronic Data Processing | 15/05/2018 - 06/08/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Emp & Trg Deptt Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 28/06/2017 - 09/05/2018 |
| 5 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/09/2016 - 09/06/2017 |
| 6 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 30/08/2013 - 30/08/2016 |
| 7 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 10/06/2012 - 27/08/2013 |
| 8 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 09/01/2012 - 09/06/2012 |
| 9 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2012 - 08/01/2012 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 30/12/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 11 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/07/2011 - 29/12/2011 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 18/03/2009 - 21/07/2010 |
| 13 | Spl Secy & Dir | Revenue Deptt Disaster Mgmt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 18/03/2009 - 27/06/2011 |
| 14 | Jt Chief Electoral Officer | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 24/03/2008 - 18/03/2009 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2008 - 24/03/2008 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/04/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/06/2006 - 02/04/2007 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Kapurthala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/06/2005 - 27/06/2006 |
| 19 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/08/2004 - 15/06/2005 |
| 20 | S D M | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2002 - 02/08/2004 |
| 21 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/2002 - 01/06/2002 |
| 22 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2001 - 01/04/2002 |
| 23 | Additional Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/06/2000 - 01/08/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
| 2 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2015 | 06/04/2015 | 22/05/2015 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009-2010 | E-Governance: Opportunities & Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2012-2013 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 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. Bhawna Garg belong to?
Ms. Bhawna Garg is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1999, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Bhawna Garg's age?
Ms. Bhawna Garg is 49 years old, born on 02 November 1976.
What is Ms. Bhawna Garg's current posting?
Ms. Bhawna Garg is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Jails Deptt Punjab since 27 May 2025.
How many years has Ms. Bhawna Garg served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Bhawna Garg has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Bhawna Garg held?
Ms. Bhawna Garg has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Bhawna Garg's educational qualification?
Ms. Bhawna Garg holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. I I T Kanpur I.I.T.KANPUR, M.P.A. Princeton University USA Princeton NJ Woodrow Wilson School , Princeton University ( USA).
How was Ms. Bhawna Garg recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Bhawna Garg was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
