About Ms. Shaila A
Ms. Shaila A is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Ms. Shaila A joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Shaila A's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 23 years of service, Ms. Shaila A has held 12 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Finance Deptt Reforms Mumbai; Special Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Mumbai; Managing Director, Government of Maharashtra Haffkine Biopharm Corpn Mumbai. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Joint Commissioner, Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Mumbai.
Ms. Shaila A last served as Secretary, Finance Deptt Reforms Mumbai, until 15 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. Shaila A's educational qualifications on record include Economics; Economics. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. KOTTAYAM | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. KOTTAYAM | Economics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A.JRF SRF. UGC. Mahatma Gandhi Univ. Kottayam University Grants Commission | Economics | Awarded | -- |
| 4 | -- | B.Ed. KOTTAYAM | Social Studies | 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 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Reforms Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2022 - 15/06/2025 |
| 2 | Special Commissioner | Government of Maharashtra Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/06/2021 - 31/03/2022 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Government of Maharashtra Haffkine Biopharm Corpn Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/08/2020 - 30/09/2020 |
| 4 | Chairperson & MD | Energy Deptt Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. | Cadre (AIS) | / | 17/01/2020 - 10/08/2020 |
| 5 | Joint Commissioner | Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/05/2016 - 17/01/2020 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Department of Revenue, Govt. of Maharashtra Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | / | 10/02/2014 - 02/05/2016 |
| 7 | Jt. Secy & Project Director | Water Supply & Sanitation Deptt Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/06/2011 - 10/02/2014 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Hingoli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/07/2009 - 27/06/2011 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Tourism & Culture Deptt Tourism & Cultural Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 18/10/2008 - 08/07/2009 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Rural Dev & Water Conservation Deptt Zila Parishad Dhule | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/08/2006 - 17/10/2008 |
| 11 | Sub Divisional Officer | Revenue Deptt Ratnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | / | 10/03/2006 - 03/08/2006 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 03/09/2003 - 30/06/2005 |
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 | 2015-2016 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Innovations in Public Service Delivery | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Shaila A belong to?
Ms. Shaila A is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2003, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Shaila A's age?
Ms. Shaila A is 51 years old, born on 23 May 1975.
What was Ms. Shaila A's last posting?
Ms. Shaila A last served as Secretary, Finance Deptt Reforms Mumbai until 15 June 2025.
How many years has Ms. Shaila A served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Shaila A has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Shaila A held?
Ms. Shaila A has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Shaila A's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Shaila A held in one role was 3y 9m as Joint Commissioner, Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Mumbai.
What is Ms. Shaila A's educational qualification?
Ms. Shaila A holds the following qualifications: M.A.JRF SRF. UGC. Mahatma Gandhi Univ. Kottayam University Grants Commission, B.Ed. KOTTAYAM.
How was Ms. Shaila A recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Shaila A was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
