About Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Odisha cadre. Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 20 years of service, Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo has held 10 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Spl Secy, Parliamentary Affairs Deptt Chief Minister's Office Bhubaneswar; Additional Secy To C M, Odisha; Joint Secretary To CM, Odisha. The longest single tenure was 5y 11m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Bhubaneswar.
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo is currently serving as Commissioner Cum Secretary, Governor s Secretariat Bhubaneswar, a position held since 23 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from B.A. Honours Utkal University Bhuvaneshwar; Sociology from M.A. JN University New Delhi. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours Utkal University Bhuvaneshwar | Sociology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JN University New Delhi | Sociology | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. JNU New Delhi | Sociology | 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 Cum Secretary | Governor s Secretariat Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 23/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Spl Secy | Parliamentary Affairs Deptt Chief Minister's Office Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Secy To C M | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2021 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary To CM | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/07/2017 - 31/12/2018 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dhenkanal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/03/2017 - 30/07/2017 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/04/2011 - 06/03/2017 |
| 7 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 04/03/2010 - 19/04/2011 |
| 8 | Sub Collector | Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/09/2008 - 09/02/2010 |
| 9 | District Collector | Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/07/2007 - 20/09/2008 |
| 10 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2006 - 19/07/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
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. Roopa Roshan Sahoo belong to?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2006, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's age?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo is 46 years old, born on 18 January 1980.
What is Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's current posting?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo is currently serving as Commissioner Cum Secretary, Governor s Secretariat Bhubaneswar since 23 July 2025.
How many years has Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo held?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo held in one role was 5y 11m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Bhubaneswar.
What is Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo's educational qualification?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Utkal University Bhuvaneshwar, M.A. JN University New Delhi, M.Phil. JNU New Delhi.
How was Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Roopa Roshan Sahoo was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
