About Ms. Shubha Sarma
Ms. Shubha Sarma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Odisha cadre. Ms. Shubha Sarma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Shubha Sarma's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 27 years of service, Ms. Shubha Sarma has held 19 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar; Principal Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt; Commissioner & Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Bhubaneswar.
Ms. Shubha Sarma last served as Principal Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar, until 09 February 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Ms. Shubha Sarma's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate Delhi University Lady Shri Ram Collage; International Relations. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Delhi University Lady Shri Ram Collage | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNUVERSITY | International Relations | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.B.A. Amity University | Finance | 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 Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/01/2024 - 09/02/2024 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 16/09/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 16/09/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 5 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Women & Child Dev Deptt Child & Women Dev Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 14/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 24/07/2017 - 22/11/2021 |
| 7 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/04/2017 - 02/06/2017 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Power Cen Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) | Centre | Energy / Power | 19/05/2014 - 31/03/2017 |
| 9 | PS To Minister | Culture | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 01/07/2013 - 19/05/2014 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Culture | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 04/12/2012 - 30/06/2013 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 26/04/2010 - 04/12/2012 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Water Resources Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 28/08/2009 - 26/04/2010 |
| 13 | Director | Employment Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment | 15/08/2008 - 28/08/2009 |
| 14 | Director | Employment Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 06/04/2007 - 15/08/2008 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2004 - 06/04/2007 |
| 16 | Additional District Magistrate | Malkangiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/03/2003 - 13/09/2004 |
| 17 | Additional District Magistrate | Malkangiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/10/2002 - 06/03/2003 |
| 18 | Project Administrator | Info Tech Dev Assn | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 01/03/2002 - 22/10/2002 |
| 19 | Sub Collector | Jharsuguda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2001 - 01/03/2002 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Developmental Projects | Amity School of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2014-2015 | International Negotiations | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2015-2016 | Public Finance and Budgeting | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 6 | 2022-2023 | Exploring Blue-Green Infrastructure for Climate Action in Indian Cities | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Shubha Sarma belong to?
Ms. Shubha Sarma is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1999, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Shubha Sarma's age?
Ms. Shubha Sarma is 50 years old, born on 20 April 1976.
What was Ms. Shubha Sarma's last posting?
Ms. Shubha Sarma last served as Principal Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar until 09 February 2024.
How many years has Ms. Shubha Sarma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Shubha Sarma has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Shubha Sarma held?
Ms. Shubha Sarma has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Shubha Sarma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Shubha Sarma held in one role was 4y 4m as Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Bhubaneswar.
What is Ms. Shubha Sarma's educational qualification?
Ms. Shubha Sarma holds the following qualifications: Graduate Delhi University Lady Shri Ram Collage, M.B.A. Amity University.
How was Ms. Shubha Sarma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Shubha Sarma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
