About Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 21 years of service, Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi has held 12 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Electoral Officer, General Admin Deptt O/o Chief Electoral Officer Gandhinagar. The longest single tenure was 4y 6m as Chief Electoral Officer, General Admin Deptt Gujarat.
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, General Admin Deptt Gujarat, a position held since 29 April 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.E. U/Bharathidasan. 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. U/Bharathidasan | Computer Sc | 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 | Chief Electoral Officer | General Admin Deptt Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 29/04/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Education Deptt Dte. of Education Gandhinagar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 04/06/2019 - 28/04/2022 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | General Admin Deptt O/o Chief Electoral Officer Gandhinagar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 08/02/2019 - 04/06/2019 |
| 4 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | (PE)School Education Deptt Dte. of Education Gandhinagar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 02/04/2018 - 08/02/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue O/o D M & Collector Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/04/2017 - 02/04/2018 |
| 6 | District Collector | Revenue O/o D M & Collector Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2014 - 25/04/2017 |
| 7 | Chief Executive | D/o Urban Development, Surat Urban Dev Auth (SUDA) Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 15/04/2013 - 02/07/2014 |
| 8 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/09/2012 - 15/04/2013 |
| 9 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/09/2012 - 15/04/2013 |
| 10 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj Zila Panchayat Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 07/11/2009 - 07/09/2012 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Revenue Collectorate Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/08/2007 - 07/11/2009 |
| 12 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Revenue Collectorate Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/06/2006 - 10/08/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
| 2 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2022-2023 | Digital Governance and Management | Indian Institute of Management | Visakhapatnam | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi belong to?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2005, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's age?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi is 52 years old, born on 17 March 1974.
What is Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's current posting?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, General Admin Deptt Gujarat since 29 April 2022.
How many years has Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi held?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi held in one role was 4y 6m as Chief Electoral Officer, General Admin Deptt Gujarat.
What is Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi's educational qualification?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi holds the following qualification: B.E. U/Bharathidasan.
How was Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Pongumatla Bharathi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
