About Ms. Ardra Agrawal
Ms. Ardra Agrawal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Gujarat cadre. Ms. Ardra Agrawal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Ardra Agrawal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 19 years of service, Ms. Ardra Agrawal has held 12 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat; Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat; District Collector, Navsari. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 1m as District Collector, Navsari.
Ms. Ardra Agrawal last served as Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat, until 28 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Ardra Agrawal's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from B.A. Honours Univ. of Delhi Delhi; Political Sc. from M.A. Univ. of Delhi Delhi. 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 Univ. of Delhi Delhi | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Univ. of Delhi Delhi | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
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 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat | Centre | Home / Census | 31/08/2023 - 28/02/2025 |
| 2 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat | Centre | Home / Census | 03/01/2022 - 16/08/2023 |
| 3 | District Collector | Navsari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/08/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Managing Director | Guj Power Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 12/05/2016 - 30/08/2019 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 05/05/2016 - 30/08/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector | Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - 05/05/2016 |
| 7 | Director | ICDS Welfare Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 02/07/2014 - 23/02/2015 |
| 8 | Chief Electoral Officer | Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 13/01/2014 - 02/07/2014 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/07/2011 - 13/01/2014 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 11 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2008 - 25/08/2009 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 12/06/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Public Procurement | CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Ardra Agrawal belong to?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2007, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Ardra Agrawal's age?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal is 45 years old, born on 22 December 1980.
What was Ms. Ardra Agrawal's last posting?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal last served as Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Gujarat until 28 February 2025.
How many years has Ms. Ardra Agrawal served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Ardra Agrawal held?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Ms. Ardra Agrawal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Ardra Agrawal held in one role was 7y 1m as District Collector, Navsari.
What is Ms. Ardra Agrawal's educational qualification?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Univ. of Delhi Delhi, M.A. Univ. of Delhi Delhi.
How was Ms. Ardra Agrawal recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Ardra Agrawal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
