About Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Bihar cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 18 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain has held 25 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Secy (Expenditure), Finance Deptt Bihar; Secretary, Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Bihar; Secretary, Minor Water Resources Deptt Patna. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 9m as Additional Director, Education Deptt National Capital Territory of Delhi ( NCTD).
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain is currently serving as Additional Member, Board of Revenue Bihar, a position held since 05 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 9m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. Honours Delhi University Shriram College of Commerce; Economics from M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics. 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 Delhi University Shriram College of Commerce | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics | Economics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND | 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 | Additional Member | Board of Revenue Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 05/08/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secy (Expenditure) | Finance Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/09/2024 - 05/08/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 20/04/2024 - 23/09/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | Minor Water Resources Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 01/01/2024 - 19/04/2024 |
| 5 | Spl Secy | Minor Water Resouces Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 13/06/2023 - 31/12/2023 |
| 6 | Posting Awaited | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/05/2023 - 12/06/2023 |
| 7 | Joining Time & Closed Holidays | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/04/2023 - 01/05/2023 |
| 8 | On Central Deputation | Cadre (AIS) | End Tenure Leave | / | 19/02/2023 - 19/04/2023 |
| 9 | PS To Minister Of State | Rural Dev Rural Development Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 12/01/2022 - 18/02/2023 |
| 10 | PS To Minister Of State | Rural Dev | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 30/06/2021 - 11/01/2022 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 22/05/2019 - 29/06/2021 |
| 12 | PS To Minister Of State | Food Processing Industries | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 17/02/2018 - 21/05/2019 |
| 13 | Additional Secy | Labour Resources Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 02/11/2017 - 16/02/2018 |
| 14 | Posting Awaited | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/10/2017 - 01/11/2017 |
| 15 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Cadre (AIS) | End Tenure Leave | / | 23/08/2017 - 22/10/2017 |
| 16 | Additional Director | Education Deptt National Capital Territory of Delhi ( NCTD) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/11/2014 - 22/08/2017 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Central Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/09/2012 - 12/11/2014 |
| 18 | Joint Secretary | Home Delhi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Home | 17/08/2012 - 04/09/2012 |
| 19 | District Dev Commissioner | Rural Dev Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 12/06/2012 - 16/08/2012 |
| 20 | S D O | Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/08/2010 - 12/06/2012 |
| 21 | Joining Time | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/08/2010 - 29/08/2010 |
| 22 | On Training Phase-II | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 16/06/2010 - 22/08/2010 |
| 23 | Relieved From State & Joining At LBSNAA, As Per Training Schedule | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/05/2010 - 15/06/2010 |
| 24 | Asstt. Magistrate Training At Siwan, Bhagalpur And State Academy | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/06/2009 - 28/05/2010 |
| 25 | On Training FC & Phase-I | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2008 - 08/06/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | IAS PROFESSIONAL COUR | 2Mn 7Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2008, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain is 43 years old, born on 27 July 1983.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's current posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain is currently serving as Additional Member, Board of Revenue Bihar since 05 August 2025.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain held?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain held in one role was 2y 9m as Additional Director, Education Deptt National Capital Territory of Delhi ( NCTD).
What is Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Shriram College of Commerce, M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Economics, Ph. D. Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND.
How was Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Ashima Jain was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
