About Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 23 years of service, Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh has held 20 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar; Vice Chairman & C E O, Guj Maritime Bd; On Foreign Training, Cadre (Foreign Training). The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar.
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh is currently serving as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar, a position held since 20 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's educational qualifications on record include Instrumentation from B.E. Delhi; Finance from Certificate N C F M Mumbai. The officer has completed 15 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Delhi | Instrumentation | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Certificate N C F M Mumbai | Finance | Pass | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. (Masters) HARVARD UNI. John F Kennedy School of Government | Public Admn | 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 | Additional Principal Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 20/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 15/09/2021 - 20/05/2025 |
| 3 | Vice Chairman & C E O | Guj Maritime Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Ports | 18/05/2020 - 14/09/2021 |
| 4 | On Foreign Training | U S A | Cadre (Foreign Training) | / | 10/06/2019 - 16/05/2020 |
| 5 | Director | D/o technical Education Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Adult Literacy | 18/09/2018 - 09/06/2019 |
| 6 | Director | Emp & Trg Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 04/04/2018 - 24/06/2018 |
| 7 | District Collector | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/05/2016 - 03/04/2018 |
| 8 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 24/02/2015 - 08/05/2016 |
| 9 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/09/2014 - 23/02/2015 |
| 10 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/08/2014 - 05/09/2014 |
| 11 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2012 - 15/08/2014 |
| 12 | District Collector | Anand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/07/2011 - 05/09/2012 |
| 13 | District Dev Officer | Anand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 11/11/2009 - 05/07/2011 |
| 14 | District Dev Officer | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 12/02/2009 - 07/11/2009 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 08/05/2008 - 11/02/2009 |
| 16 | Additional Collector | Coordination Deptt Coordination Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/02/2008 - 07/05/2008 |
| 17 | Staff Officer | Personnel Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/05/2007 - 04/01/2008 |
| 18 | Staff Officer | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/08/2006 - 25/05/2007 |
| 19 | S D O | Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/05/2006 - 21/09/2006 |
| 20 | S D O | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/2005 - 29/05/2006 |
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 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | MAXWELL PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMME OFFICERS | 26Days | |
| 2 | 2013 | FISCAL POLICY & MACROECONOMIC MANAGEMENT | 5Days | |
| 3 | 2013 | KDI SCHOOL OF POLICY SEOUL KOREA | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 4 | 2012 | PROJECT & INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING | 3Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh belong to?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2003, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's age?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh is 45 years old, born on 02 March 1981.
What is Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's current posting?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh is currently serving as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar since 20 May 2025.
How many years has Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh held?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh held in one role was 3y 8m as Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar.
What is Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh's educational qualification?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh holds the following qualifications: B.E. Delhi, Certificate N C F M Mumbai, P.G. (Masters) HARVARD UNI. John F Kennedy School of Government.
How was Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Avantika Singh Aulakh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
