About Shri Varun Roojam
Shri Varun Roojam is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Varun Roojam joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Varun Roojam's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Varun Roojam has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Administrative Secretary, D/o Transport Transport Chandigarh; Taxation Commissioner, Excise & Taxation Deptt Commissionerate Of Sales Tax SAS Nagar; Commissioner Of Excise, Excise & Taxation Deptt Excise Patiala. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Managing Director, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Punjab State Co-op Supply & MKtg Fedn Ltd (Markfed) Chandigarh.
Shri Varun Roojam last served as Administrative Secretary, D/o Transport Transport Chandigarh, until 12 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Varun Roojam's educational qualifications on record include Mechanical from B.E. Panjab University; Economics from Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi. 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.E. Panjab University | Mechanical | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi | Economics | 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 | Administrative Secretary | D/o Transport Transport Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / Regulatory Governance | 21/04/2025 - 12/10/2025 |
| 2 | Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Deptt Commissionerate Of Sales Tax SAS Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / Regulatory Governance | 01/03/2024 - 24/04/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner Of Excise | Excise & Taxation Deptt Excise Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / Regulatory Governance | 18/04/2022 - 24/04/2025 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Punjab State Co-op Supply & MKtg Fedn Ltd (Markfed) Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 16/07/2018 - 18/04/2022 |
| 5 | SMD, NHRM | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 03/04/2017 - 16/07/2018 |
| 6 | Director | information and public relations Info & Public Relations Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 18/03/2017 - 03/04/2017 |
| 7 | Excise & Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Deptt Excise & Taxation Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / Regulatory Governance | 06/12/2016 - 16/03/2017 |
| 8 | Chief Administrator | Housing & Urban Planing Deptt. Greater Mohali Area Dev Auth SAS Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 09/11/2016 - 03/04/2017 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/02/2016 - 09/11/2016 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/05/2014 - 01/02/2016 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 19/09/2013 - 29/05/2014 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 22/04/2013 - 19/09/2013 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/04/2011 - 22/04/2013 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/10/2009 - 04/04/2011 |
| 15 | Additional Deputy Commissioner( Development)-Cum-Project Director | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Dev | 29/08/2008 - 30/10/2009 |
| 16 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | D/o General Admn, O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/08/2008 - 14/02/2009 |
| 17 | S D M | D/o General Admn, Revenue Sub-Division Malout | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 04/04/2007 - 29/08/2008 |
| 18 | Sub Divisional Megistrate | D/o General Admn, Revenue Sub-Division Khadoor Sahib | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 16/10/2006 - 04/04/2007 |
| 19 | S D M | D/o General Admn, Revenue Sub-Division Fazilka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 24/07/2006 - 09/10/2006 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | D/o General Admn, General Admin Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/06/2005 - 23/07/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE III | 1Mn 17Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Varun Roojam belong to?
Shri Varun Roojam is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2004, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Varun Roojam's age?
Shri Varun Roojam is 48 years old, born on 27 July 1978.
What was Shri Varun Roojam's last posting?
Shri Varun Roojam last served as Administrative Secretary, D/o Transport Transport Chandigarh until 12 October 2025.
How many years has Shri Varun Roojam served as an IAS officer?
Shri Varun Roojam has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Varun Roojam held?
Shri Varun Roojam has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Varun Roojam's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Varun Roojam held in one role was 3y 9m as Managing Director, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Punjab State Co-op Supply & MKtg Fedn Ltd (Markfed) Chandigarh.
What is Shri Varun Roojam's educational qualification?
Shri Varun Roojam holds the following qualifications: B.E. Panjab University, Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi.
How was Shri Varun Roojam recruited to the IAS?
Shri Varun Roojam was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
