About Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Gujarat cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 23 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar has held 16 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi; On Training In NDC, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Medical Commission; Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Medical Commission New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y as District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner, Navsari.
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi, until 23 February 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's educational qualifications on record include Surgery; Public Policy & Mgmt from M.Sc. King's College London. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. KERELA | Surgery | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. King's College London | Public Policy & Mgmt | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 01/12/2023 - 23/02/2027 |
| 2 | On Training In NDC | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Medical Commission | Centre | / | 02/01/2023 - 24/11/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Medical Commission New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Institutes | 27/05/2021 - 30/11/2023 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 14/05/2021 - 27/05/2021 |
| 5 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 08/10/2020 - 14/05/2021 |
| 6 | Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/04/2019 - 08/10/2020 |
| 7 | OSD | General Admin Deptt General Admin Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 23/04/2018 - 11/03/2019 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Science & Technology Sci & Tech Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 15/09/2017 - 25/01/2019 |
| 9 | Superintendent Of Stamps & Inspector General (Registration) | Stamp & Registation Deptt. Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 05/05/2016 - 14/09/2017 |
| 10 | MD & CEO | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Planning | 19/12/2014 - 15/03/2016 |
| 11 | Director | Emp & Trg Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 02/07/2014 - 05/05/2016 |
| 12 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Navsari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/2011 - 02/07/2014 |
| 13 | District Dev Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development District Panchayat Godhra | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 07/11/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Revenue Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 02/08/2007 - 07/11/2009 |
| 15 | District Dev Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development District Panchayat Narmada | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/03/2007 - 02/08/2007 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Himatnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2005 - 03/03/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 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 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | NDC TRG ND | 10Mn 23Days | |
| 2 | 2013 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | 2003 | 74TH INDUCTION TRG | 3Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2003, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar is 48 years old, born on 05 March 1978.
What was Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's last posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi until 23 February 2027.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar held?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar held in one role was 3y as District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner, Navsari.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar holds the following qualification: M.Sc. King's College London.
How was Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Sandhya Bhullar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
