About Ms. Niharika Rai
Ms. Niharika Rai is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, A G M U T cadre. Ms. Niharika Rai joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Niharika Rai's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 21 years of service, Ms. Niharika Rai has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Earned Leave (Ex-India), Singapore; Secretary To Government, D/o Finance and Planning, National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD); Secretary, D/o Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 1m as Secretary, D/o Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar.
Ms. Niharika Rai last served as Earned Leave (Ex-India), Singapore, until 02 June 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Ms. Niharika Rai's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from B.Com., LL.B. Delhi University SRCC Delhi; Commerce from B.Com Honours U/Delhi 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.Com., LL.B. Delhi University SRCC Delhi | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Com Honours U/Delhi Delhi | Commerce | 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 | Earned Leave (Ex-India) | Singapore | Cadre (AIS) | / | 26/05/2024 - 02/06/2024 |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | D/o Finance and Planning, National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Financial Planning | 03/02/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Tourism National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 03/02/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | D/o Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 21/08/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Winding Up | Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | Centre | / | 31/05/2019 - 14/06/2019 |
| 6 | PS To Minister | Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 19/04/2018 - 30/05/2019 |
| 7 | PS To Minister | Shipping | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 20/03/2018 - 18/04/2018 |
| 8 | PS To Minister Of State | Statistics & Programme Implementation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 04/10/2017 - 19/03/2018 |
| 9 | PS To Minister Of State(IC) | Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 03/10/2016 - 03/10/2017 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner (South) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/07/2014 - 22/09/2016 |
| 11 | Additional Commissioner | Food & Supplies Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 22/07/2013 - 27/07/2014 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kolasib (Mizoram) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/12/2010 - 20/07/2013 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Chandigarh Indl & Tourism Dev Corpn Ltd (CITCO) Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 18/07/2008 - 02/01/2009 |
| 14 | S D M | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2007 - 14/12/2010 |
| 15 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2006 - 29/08/2007 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 01/08/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 2 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011-2012 | Ethical Issues in Today's Administration | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | MID CAREER TRAING PROGRAMME FOR IAS OFFICERS | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Niharika Rai belong to?
Ms. Niharika Rai is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2005, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Niharika Rai's age?
Ms. Niharika Rai is 45 years old, born on 15 August 1981.
What was Ms. Niharika Rai's last posting?
Ms. Niharika Rai last served as Earned Leave (Ex-India), Singapore until 02 June 2024.
How many years has Ms. Niharika Rai served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Niharika Rai has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Niharika Rai held?
Ms. Niharika Rai has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Niharika Rai's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Niharika Rai held in one role was 7y 1m as Secretary, D/o Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar.
What is Ms. Niharika Rai's educational qualification?
Ms. Niharika Rai holds the following qualifications: B.Com., LL.B. Delhi University SRCC Delhi, B.Com Honours U/Delhi Delhi.
How was Ms. Niharika Rai recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Niharika Rai was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
