About Ms. Roopa Mishra
Ms. Roopa Mishra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Odisha cadre. Ms. Roopa Mishra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Roopa Mishra's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 22 years of service, Ms. Roopa Mishra has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Director, Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi; Director, Panchayati Raj Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
Ms. Roopa Mishra last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi, until 02 February 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Ms. Roopa Mishra's educational qualifications on record include Accounting and Auditing from B.Com. UTKAL UNIVERSITY BHUBANESWAR ODISHA; Commerce from B.Com. UTKAL. 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.Com. UTKAL UNIVERSITY BHUBANESWAR ODISHA | Accounting and Auditing | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Com. UTKAL | Commerce | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.B.A. UTKAL | Business Admn. | 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 Secretary | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Land & Building | 24/08/2021 - 02/02/2026 |
| 2 | Director | Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi | Centre | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 03/02/2020 - 23/08/2021 |
| 3 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 07/05/2019 - 23/01/2020 |
| 4 | N.A. | Panchayati Raj Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 07/05/2019 - 23/01/2020 |
| 5 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 25/04/2017 - 19/12/2019 |
| 6 | Director(Factories) | Labour & ESI Deptt. Government of Orissa | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour Welfare | 03/03/2017 - 21/04/2017 |
| 7 | Chief Executive | Science & Technology Orissa Renewable Energy Dev Agency (OREDA) Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 06/06/2016 - 31/01/2020 |
| 8 | Director | Labour & ESI Deptt. Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour Welfare | 17/11/2015 - 25/04/2017 |
| 9 | Labour Commissioner | Labour & ESI Deptt. Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour Welfare | 17/11/2015 - 25/04/2017 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Health &family welfare Deptt. Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medicines | 17/07/2013 - 02/03/2016 |
| 11 | Mission Director | Health &family welfare Deptt. Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 17/07/2013 - 17/11/2015 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Government of Orissa Khurda(OR) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 10/08/2011 - 16/07/2013 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Government of Orissa Kalahandi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/06/2010 - 05/08/2011 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Government of Orissa Nabarangpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 28/07/2009 - 19/05/2010 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary To Government | Home Deptt Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 12/05/2008 - 25/07/2009 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Government of Orissa Khordha / Khurda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/09/2006 - 09/05/2008 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Government of Orissa Champua | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2006 - 06/09/2006 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 05/09/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 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 | 2018-2019 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Roopa Mishra belong to?
Ms. Roopa Mishra is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2004, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Roopa Mishra's age?
Ms. Roopa Mishra is 49 years old, born on 09 June 1977.
What was Ms. Roopa Mishra's last posting?
Ms. Roopa Mishra last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi until 02 February 2026.
How many years has Ms. Roopa Mishra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Roopa Mishra has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Roopa Mishra held?
Ms. Roopa Mishra has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. Roopa Mishra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Roopa Mishra held in one role was 4y 5m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
What is Ms. Roopa Mishra's educational qualification?
Ms. Roopa Mishra holds the following qualifications: B.Com. UTKAL UNIVERSITY BHUBANESWAR ODISHA, B.Com. UTKAL.
How was Ms. Roopa Mishra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Roopa Mishra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
