About Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 25 years of service, Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Divisional Commissioner, Department of Revenue, Govt. of Maharashtra Nagpur; Controller, Space Others ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) Bangalore; Regional Dir, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Regional Dir, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Bangalore.
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari last served as Divisional Commissioner, Department of Revenue, Govt. of Maharashtra Nagpur, until 10 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.E. Bangalore University. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Bangalore University | Computer 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 | Divisional Commissioner | Department of Revenue, Govt. of Maharashtra Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 06/08/2022 - 10/06/2025 |
| 2 | Controller | Space Others ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 03/04/2019 - 20/07/2022 |
| 3 | Regional Dir | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Bangalore | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment | 11/09/2018 - 03/04/2019 |
| 4 | Regional Dir | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Bangalore | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment | 21/01/2015 - 10/09/2018 |
| 5 | Municipal Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 11/07/2011 - 20/01/2015 |
| 6 | Director | Directorate Information Technology, Mumbai Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 21/11/2008 - 10/07/2011 |
| 7 | Member Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt Commission for Women Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 24/09/2007 - 21/11/2008 |
| 8 | District Collector | Revenue Deptt Collectorate Sindhudurg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/10/2005 - 24/09/2007 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development Zila Parishad Sindhudurg | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 06/04/2005 - 03/10/2005 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Collectorate Hingoli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/02/2004 - 05/04/2005 |
| 11 | Assistant Commissioner | Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 02/01/2004 - 09/02/2004 |
| 12 | S D O | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2003 - 01/01/2004 |
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 | 2011-2012 | Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari belong to?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2001, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's age?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari is 49 years old, born on 10 July 1977.
What was Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's last posting?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari last served as Divisional Commissioner, Department of Revenue, Govt. of Maharashtra Nagpur until 10 June 2025.
How many years has Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari held?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari held in one role was 3y 8m as Regional Dir, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Bangalore.
What is Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari's educational qualification?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari holds the following qualification: B.E. Bangalore University.
How was Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Bidari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
