About Shri Sonmoni Borah
Shri Sonmoni Borah is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Sonmoni Borah joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sonmoni Borah's domicile state on record is Assam.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Sonmoni Borah has held 25 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Rural Dev Land Resources New Delhi; Secretary, Water Resources Deptt Religious Trusts & Endowments; Commissioner, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Secretary, Water Resources Deptt Religious Trusts & Endowments.
Shri Sonmoni Borah is currently serving as Principal Secretary, D/o Tribal Development, D/o Schedule Caste, D/o Backward Classes and Minority Development Chhattisgarh, a position held since 24 April 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Sonmoni Borah's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.; Political Sc. from Graduate. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Political Sc. | 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 | Principal Secretary | D/o Tribal Development, D/o Schedule Caste, D/o Backward Classes and Minority Development Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 24/04/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Rural Dev Land Resources New Delhi | Centre | Rural Development / Land Resources | 09/08/2021 - 09/02/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary | Water Resources Deptt Religious Trusts & Endowments | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 02/11/2017 - 13/05/2021 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 01/05/2017 - 01/11/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary | Youth Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 26/04/2017 - 30/04/2017 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2015 - 25/04/2017 |
| 7 | Sanchalak | Public Relations Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 08/05/2012 - 31/12/2014 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt CG Grah Nirman Mandal Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 01/01/2012 - 17/06/2014 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 13/09/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 10 | District Collector | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/05/2009 - 13/09/2011 |
| 11 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/03/2009 - 20/05/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/12/2008 - 16/03/2009 |
| 13 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 24/10/2008 - 19/12/2008 |
| 14 | District Collector | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/04/2008 - 24/10/2008 |
| 15 | District Collector | Kabeerdham | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2008 - 14/04/2008 |
| 16 | District Collector | Kabeerdham | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/05/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kawardha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/05/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/06/2005 - 28/05/2006 |
| 19 | Registrar | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 07/07/2004 - 17/06/2005 |
| 20 | Commissioner | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/07/2004 - 16/06/2005 |
| 21 | C E O | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 20/12/2003 - 06/07/2004 |
| 22 | District Collector | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/11/2003 - 19/12/2003 |
| 23 | Commissioner | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2003 - 19/11/2003 |
| 24 | Commissioner | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 03/07/2002 - 31/12/2002 |
| 25 | Assistant Collector | Durg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/12/2000 - 02/07/2002 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2002 Batch | 07/06/2010 | 30/07/2010 |
| 2 | 2016 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2016 for IAS officers | 27/06/2016 | 22/07/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | Social :Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | 21st Century Public Policy making: Challenges of Governance in India | O P Jindal Global University | 1 | |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 6 | 2015-2016 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 7 | 2016-2017 | Innovations in Public Service Delivery | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sonmoni Borah belong to?
Shri Sonmoni Borah is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 1999, with Assam as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sonmoni Borah's age?
Shri Sonmoni Borah is 50 years old, born on 01 April 1976.
What is Shri Sonmoni Borah's current posting?
Shri Sonmoni Borah is currently serving as Principal Secretary, D/o Tribal Development, D/o Schedule Caste, D/o Backward Classes and Minority Development Chhattisgarh since 24 April 2024.
How many years has Shri Sonmoni Borah served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sonmoni Borah has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sonmoni Borah held?
Shri Sonmoni Borah has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Sonmoni Borah's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sonmoni Borah held in one role was 3y 6m as Secretary, Water Resources Deptt Religious Trusts & Endowments.
What is Shri Sonmoni Borah's educational qualification?
Shri Sonmoni Borah holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Sonmoni Borah recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sonmoni Borah was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
