About Shri Lochan Sehra
Shri Lochan Sehra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Lochan Sehra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Lochan Sehra's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Lochan Sehra has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Space Ahmedabad; Secretary To Government, Urban Development Urban Dev & Urban Housing Gujarat; Managing Director, Urban Development Guj Urban Dev Co Ltd Gujarat. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Secretary To Government, Urban Development Urban Dev & Urban Housing Gujarat.
Shri Lochan Sehra last served as Joint Secretary, Space Ahmedabad, until 10 October 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Lochan Sehra's educational qualifications on record include History (hons) from Graduate; History. 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 | History (hons) | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | History | 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 | Joint Secretary | Space Ahmedabad | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 11/10/2022 - 10/10/2027 |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Urban Development Urban Dev & Urban Housing Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 10/05/2018 - 01/10/2022 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Urban Development Guj Urban Dev Co Ltd Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 05/05/2017 - 05/05/2018 |
| 4 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/05/2016 - 04/05/2017 |
| 5 | District Collector | Mehsana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2015 - 05/05/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector | Mehsana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 7 | Superintendent Of Stamps & Inspector General (Registration) | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 27/09/2010 - 02/07/2014 |
| 8 | District Magistrate | Dahod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/11/2009 - 27/10/2010 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 24/03/2008 - 07/11/2009 |
| 10 | District Dev Officer | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/06/2006 - 24/03/2008 |
| 11 | Municipal Commissioner | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 25/01/2006 - 03/06/2006 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/09/2004 - 24/01/2006 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 02/09/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 02/07/2012 | 24/08/2012 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-2016 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 2 | 2023-2024 | A Journey within for Kaushlam û Excellence in Action (Online) | Heartfulness | Ranga Reddy District | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | IV PHASE MID CAREERTRG | 1Mn 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Lochan Sehra belong to?
Shri Lochan Sehra is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2002, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Lochan Sehra's age?
Shri Lochan Sehra is 46 years old, born on 01 January 1980.
What was Shri Lochan Sehra's last posting?
Shri Lochan Sehra last served as Joint Secretary, Space Ahmedabad until 10 October 2027.
How many years has Shri Lochan Sehra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Lochan Sehra has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Lochan Sehra held?
Shri Lochan Sehra has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Lochan Sehra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Lochan Sehra held in one role was 4y 5m as Secretary To Government, Urban Development Urban Dev & Urban Housing Gujarat.
What is Shri Lochan Sehra's educational qualification?
Shri Lochan Sehra holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Lochan Sehra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Lochan Sehra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
