About Ms. Prerna Puri
Ms. Prerna Puri is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, A G M U T cadre. Ms. Prerna Puri joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Prerna Puri's domicile state on record is Himachal Pradesh.
Over 20 years of service, Ms. Prerna Puri has held 16 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar; Secretary, General Administration Deptt. General Admin Srinagar; Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Commissioner & Secy (IT), Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar.
Ms. Prerna Puri is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy (IT), Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar, a position held since 06 June 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Ms. Prerna Puri's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from B.A. Honours PUNJAB UNIVERSITY PUNJAB; Psychology from M.A. Punjab Unilversity Punjab. 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 PUNJAB UNIVERSITY PUNJAB | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Punjab Unilversity Punjab | Psychology | 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 | Commissioner & Secy (IT) | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 06/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 09/12/2021 - 06/06/2022 |
| 3 | Secretary | General Administration Deptt. General Admin Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Information & Communication Technology | 16/11/2021 - 09/12/2021 |
| 4 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chandigarh | Centre | Home / Census | 01/02/2018 - 10/11/2021 |
| 5 | PS To Minister | Steel New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 06/07/2016 - 31/01/2018 |
| 6 | PS To Minister | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2015 - 05/07/2016 |
| 7 | PS To Minister | Rural Dev | Centre | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 11/11/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer | Chandigarh Housing Bd Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 05/10/2014 - 10/11/2014 |
| 9 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 16/08/2014 - 04/10/2014 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/07/2014 - 08/08/2014 |
| 11 | Secy. | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 01/03/2012 - 08/08/2014 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 01/03/2012 - 08/08/2014 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/06/2011 - 28/02/2012 |
| 14 | Director | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/11/2010 - 31/05/2011 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Chandigarh Housing Bd Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 01/11/2010 - 31/05/2011 |
| 16 | Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010 |
| 17 | Jt Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/04/2010 - 31/10/2010 |
| 18 | Jt Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 01/04/2009 - 31/10/2010 |
| 19 | SDO/SDM | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/2009 - 31/10/2010 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2006 - 01/08/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Prerna Puri belong to?
Ms. Prerna Puri is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2006, with Himachal Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Prerna Puri's age?
Ms. Prerna Puri is 45 years old, born on 26 February 1981.
What is Ms. Prerna Puri's current posting?
Ms. Prerna Puri is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy (IT), Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar since 06 June 2022.
How many years has Ms. Prerna Puri served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Prerna Puri has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Prerna Puri held?
Ms. Prerna Puri has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Ms. Prerna Puri's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Prerna Puri held in one role was 4y 3m as Commissioner & Secy (IT), Department Of Information Technology And Communication Info Tech Srinagar.
What is Ms. Prerna Puri's educational qualification?
Ms. Prerna Puri holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours PUNJAB UNIVERSITY PUNJAB, M.A. Punjab Unilversity Punjab.
How was Ms. Prerna Puri recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Prerna Puri was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
