About Ms. V. Shobana
Ms. V. Shobana is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. V. Shobana joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 23 years of service, Ms. V. Shobana has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, State Handicrafts Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu; Secretary, Human Rights Commission Chennai; Controller Of Examinations, Tamil Nadu.
Ms. V. Shobana is currently serving as Commissioner, Printing and Stationary Department Chennai, a position held since 16 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 6m each.
The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Commissioner | Printing and Stationary Department Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Printing & Publications | 16/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | State Handicrafts Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handicrafts Dev | 11/09/2020 - 15/10/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Human Rights Commission Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Human Rights | 04/01/2018 - 10/09/2020 |
| 4 | Controller Of Examinations | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Service Commission | 01/01/2016 - 03/01/2018 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 24/02/2009 - 31/12/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
| 2 | 2019 | 14th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 23/09/2019 | 18/10/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. V. Shobana belong to?
Ms. V. Shobana is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2003.
What is Ms. V. Shobana's age?
Ms. V. Shobana is 59 years old, born on 24 February 1967.
What is Ms. V. Shobana's current posting?
Ms. V. Shobana is currently serving as Commissioner, Printing and Stationary Department Chennai since 16 October 2023.
How many years has Ms. V. Shobana served as an IAS officer?
Ms. V. Shobana has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. V. Shobana held?
Ms. V. Shobana has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
How was Ms. V. Shobana recruited to the IAS?
Ms. V. Shobana was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
