About Ms. Sowjanya
Ms. Sowjanya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Uttarakhand cadre. Ms. Sowjanya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sowjanya's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 23 years of service, Ms. Sowjanya has held 38 recorded postings across 32 locations. Past roles include Joint Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie; Secretary, D/o Science & Tech and Information Tech Science & technology and Manpower Planning Uttarakhand; Secretary, MSME Industries Uttarakhand. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Sowjanya last served as Joint Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, until 26 July 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Sowjanya's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.E. Bangalore; Political Sc. from M.A. Pondicherry University. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Bangalore | Civil Engg | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Pondicherry University | Political Sc. | 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 Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 27/07/2022 - 26/07/2027 |
| 2 | Secretary | D/o Science & Tech and Information Tech Science & technology and Manpower Planning Uttarakhand | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 29/04/2022 - 26/07/2022 |
| 3 | Secretary | MSME Industries Uttarakhand | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 20/04/2022 - 29/04/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Energy Deptt Energy Dev Corpn Uttarakhand | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 22/07/2021 - 06/12/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | Child development & Women Empowerment Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/07/2019 - 07/10/2020 |
| 6 | Secretary | D/o Finance, Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/06/2019 - 19/05/2022 |
| 7 | Inspector General Of Registration & Commissioner Of Stamp | Stamp & Registation Deptt. Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/06/2019 - 15/07/2020 |
| 8 | Commissioner (Sales Tax) | Finance & Commercial Taxes Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/06/2019 - 15/07/2020 |
| 9 | Industries Commissioner & Dir | Industries Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 24/11/2017 - 01/01/2019 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Infrastructure & Industrial Development Deptt. Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 03/11/2017 - 01/01/2019 |
| 11 | Commercial Tax Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/11/2017 - 09/03/2019 |
| 12 | Secretary/ CEO | Elections Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Law and Justice | 01/11/2017 - 19/05/2022 |
| 13 | Inspector General Of Registration & Commissioner Of Stamp | Stamp & Registation Deptt. Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/11/2017 - 09/03/2019 |
| 14 | N.A. | Uttaranchal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 31/10/2017 - Till-Date |
| 15 | Commissioner | Sec, Primary & Adult Edu Deptt Bangalore City Corpn Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 28/06/2016 - 03/10/2017 |
| 16 | Commissioner | Public Instructions Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 24/06/2016 - 23/10/2017 |
| 17 | Project Administrator | Health Deptt Karnataka Health Systems Development & Reforms Project Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/07/2015 - 27/06/2016 |
| 18 | N.A. | Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/05/2015 - Till-Date |
| 19 | Additional Secy | Department of Personnel Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 20/12/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 20 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Election Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 04/08/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 21 | Programme Director | National Mission For Clean Ganga (NMCG) Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 02/01/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 22 | Jt Executive Officer | Drinking Water Supply Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 04/12/2013 - 30/06/2015 |
| 23 | Programme Manager | Drinking Water Supply Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 02/12/2013 - 30/06/2015 |
| 24 | Programme Manager | Disaster Management Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 18/11/2013 - 30/06/2015 |
| 25 | Director (Audit) | Local Audit Department Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 18/12/2012 - 02/12/2013 |
| 26 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 15/05/2012 - 31/10/2013 |
| 27 | Inspector General Of Registration & Commissioner Of Stamp | Stamp & Registation Deptt. Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/05/2012 - 31/10/2013 |
| 28 | Commissioner (Sales Tax) | Finance & Commercial Taxes Deptt Commercial Taxes Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/05/2012 - 31/10/2013 |
| 29 | Additional Secy | Energy Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 17/04/2012 - 07/05/2012 |
| 30 | Additional Secy To C M | C.M Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 16/03/2012 - 13/04/2012 |
| 31 | Additional Secy | Elections Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 04/10/2010 - 30/06/2015 |
| 32 | Jt Chief Electoral Officer | Election Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/10/2010 - 03/08/2014 |
| 33 | Additional Secy & Project Dir | Education Deptt Secretariat Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 27/08/2010 - 03/08/2011 |
| 34 | Additional Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt Land Revenue Pauri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/07/2009 - 26/08/2010 |
| 35 | District Magistrate | Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/10/2008 - 01/10/2010 |
| 36 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Revenue Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 17/06/2008 - 16/06/2009 |
| 37 | Chief Dev Officer | Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 31/12/2006 - 31/10/2008 |
| 38 | Chief Dev Officer | Rural Dev Deptt Rural Dev Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 21/09/2006 - 17/06/2008 |
| 39 | N.A. | Uttaranchal | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 09/08/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 40 | District Planning Officer | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development South Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/07/2005 - 08/08/2006 |
| 41 | On Training | LBSNAA Gangtok Subdivision Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 05/09/2003 - 20/07/2005 |
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 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Sowjanya belong to?
Ms. Sowjanya is an IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, batch of 2003, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sowjanya's age?
Ms. Sowjanya is 48 years old, born on 11 October 1978.
What was Ms. Sowjanya's last posting?
Ms. Sowjanya last served as Joint Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie until 26 July 2027.
How many years has Ms. Sowjanya served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sowjanya has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sowjanya held?
Ms. Sowjanya has held 38 distinct postings over their career, across 32 locations.
What is Ms. Sowjanya's educational qualification?
Ms. Sowjanya holds the following qualifications: B.E. Bangalore, M.A. Pondicherry University.
How was Ms. Sowjanya recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sowjanya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
