About Shri Hanish Chhabra
Shri Hanish Chhabra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Hanish Chhabra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Hanish Chhabra's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 20 years of service, Shri Hanish Chhabra has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Municipal Admin Deptt New Tiruppur Area Dev Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu; Managing Director, Municipal Admin Deptt T.N. Urban Finance & Infrastructure Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu; Spl Secy, backward Classes and Welfare Department Tamil Nadu. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 1m as Principal Secy, Parliamentary Affairs Lok Sabha Delhi.
Shri Hanish Chhabra last served as Managing Director, Municipal Admin Deptt New Tiruppur Area Dev Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu, until 14 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Hanish Chhabra's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. Honours University of Delhi Hindu College; Economics from M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours University of Delhi Hindu College | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics | 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 | Managing Director | Municipal Admin Deptt New Tiruppur Area Dev Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 22/07/2024 - 14/05/2025 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Municipal Admin Deptt T.N. Urban Finance & Infrastructure Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/09/2023 - 22/07/2024 |
| 3 | Spl Secy | backward Classes and Welfare Department Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 11/02/2023 - 07/09/2023 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 03/10/2022 - 14/12/2022 |
| 5 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 19/06/2020 - 02/10/2022 |
| 6 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 08/04/2019 - 19/06/2020 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Parliamentary Affairs Lok Sabha Delhi | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Parliamentary Affairs / Parliamentary Affairs | 15/12/2015 - 11/01/2019 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Industries Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 23/05/2014 - 13/12/2015 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt O/o D M & Collector Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 08/04/2014 - 22/05/2014 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Industries Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 17/11/2013 - 07/04/2014 |
| 11 | Additional Director | Agriculture Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 07/09/2012 - 17/11/2013 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt O/o D M & Collector Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/01/2012 - 07/09/2012 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Revenue & Finance Deptt Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 25/07/2011 - 12/01/2012 |
| 14 | Additional Collector(Development)/ Project Officer | Rural Dev Deptt District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 26/04/2010 - 24/07/2011 |
| 15 | Project Officer | Rural Dev Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2010 - 19/07/2011 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Sub Division Karur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/08/2009 - 26/04/2010 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Sub Division Tirupattur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2008 - 14/08/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 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 | 2012-2013 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 1Days | |
| 2 | 2016 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 9Days | |
| 3 | 2006 | IAS INDUCTION TRAINING COURSE | 2Yr 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Hanish Chhabra belong to?
Shri Hanish Chhabra is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2006, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Hanish Chhabra's age?
Shri Hanish Chhabra is 45 years old, born on 09 December 1980.
What was Shri Hanish Chhabra's last posting?
Shri Hanish Chhabra last served as Managing Director, Municipal Admin Deptt New Tiruppur Area Dev Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu until 14 May 2025.
How many years has Shri Hanish Chhabra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Hanish Chhabra has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Hanish Chhabra held?
Shri Hanish Chhabra has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Hanish Chhabra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Hanish Chhabra held in one role was 3y 1m as Principal Secy, Parliamentary Affairs Lok Sabha Delhi.
What is Shri Hanish Chhabra's educational qualification?
Shri Hanish Chhabra holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours University of Delhi Hindu College, M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics.
How was Shri Hanish Chhabra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Hanish Chhabra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
