Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Cottage & Small Scale Industries Deptt Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar; Commissioner, Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar; Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Commissioner, Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar.
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki last served as Secretary, Cottage & Small Scale Industries Deptt Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar, until 21 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's educational qualifications on record include Business Mgt from Graduate GUJARAT. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate GUJARAT | Business Mgt | 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 | Commissioner | Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Rural Industry | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Cottage & Small Scale Industries Deptt Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2022 - 21/06/2023 |
| 3 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gandhinagar | Centre | Home / Census | 24/03/2017 - 31/12/2021 |
| 4 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gandhinagar | Centre | Home / Census | 24/03/2017 - 29/09/2019 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Municipal Admin Deptt Municipal Finance Bd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 05/05/2016 - 29/09/2016 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt South Gujarat Vij Company Ltd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 23/02/2015 - 05/05/2016 |
| 7 | District Collector | Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/04/2013 - 23/02/2015 |
| 8 | District Collector | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2010 - 15/04/2013 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/12/2009 - 13/09/2010 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 02/08/2007 - 30/12/2009 |
| 11 | District Dev Officer | Porbandar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/03/2007 - 02/08/2007 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2005 - 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki belong to?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2003, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's age?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki is 48 years old, born on 04 June 1978.
What was Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's last posting?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki last served as Secretary, Cottage & Small Scale Industries Deptt Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar until 21 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki held?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki held in one role was 4y 9m as Commissioner, Cottage & Rural Industries Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki's educational qualification?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki holds the following qualification: Graduate GUJARAT.
How was Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pravinbhai Khodabhai Solanki was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
