About Ms. Ekroop Caur
Ms. Ekroop Caur is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Karnataka cadre. Ms. Ekroop Caur joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Ekroop Caur's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 25 years of service, Ms. Ekroop Caur has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Finance Expenditure New Delhi; Secretary, D/o Science & Tech and Information Tech Bangalore; Secy (Budget), Finance Deptt Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 1m as Managing Director, State Finance Commission Bangalore.
Ms. Ekroop Caur last served as Joint Secretary, Finance Expenditure New Delhi, until 12 September 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Ekroop Caur's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from Graduate; Psychology. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Psychology | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | B.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Government College | Economics | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Dept of Psychology Panjab University | Psychology | First with Distinction | -- |
| 5 | -- | Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Dept of Psychology Panjab University | Psychology | Awarded | -- |
| 6 | -- | Ph. D. Punjab Univ. Chandigarh | Philosophy | Awarded | -- |
| 7 | -- | M.P.A. National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy | Public Admn | Awarded | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Finance Expenditure New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 13/09/2025 - 12/09/2030 |
| 2 | Secretary | D/o Science & Tech and Information Tech Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / Information Technology | 10/08/2023 - 12/09/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 10/08/2023 - 12/09/2025 |
| 4 | Secy (Budget) | Finance Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/06/2019 - 14/08/2023 |
| 5 | Secy (Expenditure) | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 30/06/2017 - 29/06/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | State Finance Commission Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Banking | 30/06/2017 - 14/08/2023 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Bangalore City Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/01/2017 - 30/06/2017 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Bangalore Metro Tpt Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 09/08/2014 - 31/12/2016 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/05/2010 - 09/08/2014 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2010 - 21/05/2010 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 06/10/2008 - 31/12/2009 |
| 12 | Director | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 04/01/2008 - 06/10/2008 |
| 13 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/12/2007 - 03/01/2008 |
| 14 | Deputy Secy (Services) | Personnel & AR Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 21/06/2005 - 31/12/2007 |
| 15 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2005 - 21/06/2005 |
| 16 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/07/2003 - 01/01/2005 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2001 - 10/07/2003 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 2 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | MID CAREER TRAINING PHASE IV | 1Mn | |
| 2 | 2011 | MID CAREER TRG PHASE III | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Ekroop Caur belong to?
Ms. Ekroop Caur is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2001, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Ekroop Caur's age?
Ms. Ekroop Caur is 51 years old, born on 11 January 1975.
What was Ms. Ekroop Caur's last posting?
Ms. Ekroop Caur last served as Joint Secretary, Finance Expenditure New Delhi until 12 September 2030.
How many years has Ms. Ekroop Caur served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Ekroop Caur has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Ekroop Caur held?
Ms. Ekroop Caur has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Ekroop Caur's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Ekroop Caur held in one role was 6y 1m as Managing Director, State Finance Commission Bangalore.
What is Ms. Ekroop Caur's educational qualification?
Ms. Ekroop Caur holds the following qualifications: Graduate, B.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Government College, M.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Dept of Psychology Panjab University, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Panjab Uni. Chandigarh Dept of Psychology Panjab University, Ph. D. Punjab Univ. Chandigarh, M.P.A. National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
How was Ms. Ekroop Caur recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Ekroop Caur was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
