About Ms. Saumya Gupta
Ms. Saumya Gupta is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Tripura cadre. Ms. Saumya Gupta joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Saumya Gupta's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Ms. Saumya Gupta has held 21 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi; Chief Electoral Officer, Election Secretariat Tripura; Secretary To Government, Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development Secretariat Tripura. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Saumya Gupta last served as Joint Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi, until 28 November 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Ms. Saumya Gupta's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from B.Com. Devi Ahilaya University Indore University College; Journalism from PG Diploma Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan Delhi BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Com. Devi Ahilaya University Indore University College | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan Delhi BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN | Journalism | 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 | Education Higher Education New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 29/11/2021 - 28/11/2026 |
| 2 | Chief Electoral Officer | Election Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Available | 05/03/2021 - 11/10/2021 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/02/2019 - 14/07/2021 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Panchayati Raj Deptt Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 16/02/2019 - 14/07/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | D/O School Education Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 21/01/2019 - 14/07/2021 |
| 6 | Secretary To Government | Deptt. Of Human Resources Dev. (Deptt. Of Higher Edu.) Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 21/01/2019 - 14/07/2021 |
| 7 | Spl Resident Commissioner | Tripura Bhavan, New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Coordination | 03/08/2018 - 31/12/2018 |
| 8 | N.A. | Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 11/07/2017 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Director | D/O School Education Education Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 31/03/2016 - 03/07/2018 |
| 10 | Vice Chairperson | Agriculture Deptt Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 04/02/2016 - 04/04/2016 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Delhi Toursim & Transportation Corpn Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Tourism / Tourism | 06/11/2015 - 31/03/2016 |
| 12 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 14/02/2014 - 13/11/2015 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Corpn South Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 09/07/2012 - 13/02/2014 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | North Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/05/2010 - 03/07/2012 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Projects | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 05/04/2010 - 23/05/2010 |
| 16 | Director(Projects) | Rural Dev Deptt Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 15/03/2010 - 23/05/2010 |
| 17 | Director | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 15/03/2010 - 23/05/2010 |
| 18 | Commissioner (Taxes) | Indo German Development Corporation Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2009 - 14/05/2009 |
| 19 | Additional Project Director& Coordinator | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 01/11/2008 - 25/11/2008 |
| 20 | Director (Project) | Projects Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/07/2008 - 04/02/2009 |
| 21 | Jt Secy | Rural Dev Deptt Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/07/2008 - 16/05/2009 |
| 22 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Rural Dev South Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 09/10/2007 - 28/07/2008 |
| 23 | OSD | Social Welfare Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 27/08/2007 - 08/10/2007 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 06/09/2004 - 26/08/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | IAS PHASE III TRG | 1Mn 16Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Saumya Gupta belong to?
Ms. Saumya Gupta is an IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, batch of 2004, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Saumya Gupta's age?
Ms. Saumya Gupta is 48 years old, born on 02 October 1978.
What was Ms. Saumya Gupta's last posting?
Ms. Saumya Gupta last served as Joint Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi until 28 November 2026.
How many years has Ms. Saumya Gupta served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Saumya Gupta has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Saumya Gupta held?
Ms. Saumya Gupta has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Ms. Saumya Gupta's educational qualification?
Ms. Saumya Gupta holds the following qualifications: B.Com. Devi Ahilaya University Indore University College, PG Diploma Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan Delhi BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN.
How was Ms. Saumya Gupta recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Saumya Gupta was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
