About Ms. Meera Mohanty
Ms. Meera Mohanty is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Ms. Meera Mohanty joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Meera Mohanty's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 21 years of service, Ms. Meera Mohanty has held 19 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi; Resident Commissioner, Government of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Bhavan New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Meera Mohanty last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi, until 27 May 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Ms. Meera Mohanty's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from B.A. Honours U/Delhi Delhi; Sociology from M.A. JNU New Delhi. 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.A. Honours U/Delhi Delhi | Sociology | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JNU New Delhi | Sociology | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. JNU New Delhi | Sociology | - | -- |
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 | 28/05/2025 - 27/05/2030 |
| 2 | Resident Commissioner | Government of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 15/07/2022 - 23/06/2025 |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/05/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Appointments | 12/10/2021 - 01/05/2022 |
| 5 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/05/2020 - 12/10/2021 |
| 6 | Director | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 01/07/2019 - 29/05/2020 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2019 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/2014 - 01/07/2016 |
| 9 | Under Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 02/05/2014 - 01/07/2014 |
| 10 | Director | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 13/01/2014 - 30/04/2014 |
| 11 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/01/2014 - 30/04/2014 |
| 12 | Director | Urban Dev, Town & Country Planning Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 01/07/2013 - 13/01/2014 |
| 13 | Chief Executive Officer | Urban Dev Deptt Baddi B Nalagarh Dev Auth Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 14/02/2013 - 01/07/2013 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Himachal Pradesh Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2012 - 01/07/2013 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Sehore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/01/2011 - 30/04/2012 |
| 16 | Chief Executive Officer | Baddi B Nalagarh Dev Auth Baddi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Planning | 03/03/2010 - 28/01/2011 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 28/01/2009 - 26/01/2010 |
| 18 | S D O (Civil) | Nahan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/02/2008 - 28/01/2009 |
| 19 | Assistant Commissioner (Dev) & B D O | Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/08/2007 - 23/02/2008 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2006 - 28/08/2007 |
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 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Meera Mohanty belong to?
Ms. Meera Mohanty is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 2005, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Meera Mohanty's age?
Ms. Meera Mohanty is 49 years old, born on 08 August 1977.
What was Ms. Meera Mohanty's last posting?
Ms. Meera Mohanty last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi until 27 May 2030.
How many years has Ms. Meera Mohanty served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Meera Mohanty has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Meera Mohanty held?
Ms. Meera Mohanty has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Ms. Meera Mohanty's educational qualification?
Ms. Meera Mohanty holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours U/Delhi Delhi, M.A. JNU New Delhi, M.Phil. JNU New Delhi.
How was Ms. Meera Mohanty recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Meera Mohanty was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
