About Ms. Manisha Chandra
Ms. Manisha Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Manisha Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Manisha Chandra's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Ms. Manisha Chandra has held 10 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi; Commissioner & Secy, Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar; Secretary To Government, Finance (Exp.) Department Sachivalaya Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 7m as Director, Health & Family Walfare Deptt National Rural Health Mission Gandhinagar.
Ms. Manisha Chandra last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi, until 18 June 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Ms. Manisha Chandra's educational qualifications on record include English Lit; Political Sc.. 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. ALLHABAD ALLAHABAD UNIIVERSITY | English Lit | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. ALLHABAD ALLAHABAD UNIIVERSITY | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Certificate THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE | Cyber Law | Grade 'A+' | -- |
| 4 | -- | Certificate THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE | Intellectual Property Rights | Grade 'A+' | -- |
| 5 | -- | POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT King's College London King's College London | Public Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
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 Secretary | Defence Defence Production New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence Research | 19/06/2025 - 18/06/2030 |
| 2 | Commissioner & Secy | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 23/06/2023 - 27/05/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Finance (Exp.) Department Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 14/06/2021 - 22/06/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt Child & Women Dev Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 07/10/2019 - 13/06/2021 |
| 5 | Director | Health & Family Walfare Deptt National Rural Health Mission Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 22/06/2016 - 27/01/2025 |
| 6 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt ICDS Welfare Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 06/05/2016 - 15/09/2018 |
| 7 | District Collector | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/07/2014 - 05/05/2016 |
| 8 | District Collector | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2011 - 09/07/2014 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt District Panchayat Kheda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/04/2008 - 06/07/2011 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/2006 - 31/03/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012-2013 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 1Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Manisha Chandra belong to?
Ms. Manisha Chandra is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2004, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Manisha Chandra's age?
Ms. Manisha Chandra is 48 years old, born on 12 April 1978.
What was Ms. Manisha Chandra's last posting?
Ms. Manisha Chandra last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi until 18 June 2030.
How many years has Ms. Manisha Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Manisha Chandra has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Manisha Chandra held?
Ms. Manisha Chandra has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Ms. Manisha Chandra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Manisha Chandra held in one role was 8y 7m as Director, Health & Family Walfare Deptt National Rural Health Mission Gandhinagar.
What is Ms. Manisha Chandra's educational qualification?
Ms. Manisha Chandra holds the following qualifications: Certificate THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE, Certificate THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE, POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT King's College London King's College London.
How was Ms. Manisha Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Manisha Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
