About Dr.(Ms.) Kajal
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Kajal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 18 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Kajal has held 17 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi; Executive Director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) Gurgaon; Director, Local Bodies Uttar Pradesh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Director, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi.
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal last served as Director, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi, until 12 April 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Baba Harid Univ.H.S. Amritsar Govt.Medical College; Obstetrics. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. Baba Harid Univ.H.S. Amritsar Govt.Medical College | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.D. PGIMER PGIMER | Obstetrics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. University of California, Irvine University College | Challenges of Global Health | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.S. CALIFORNIA,USA | Challenges of Global Health | 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 | Director | Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 17/01/2023 - 12/04/2026 |
| 2 | Executive Director | Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) Gurgaon | Centre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Energy / Energy | 13/04/2021 - 16/01/2023 |
| 3 | Director | Local Bodies Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 17/12/2018 - 01/05/2021 |
| 4 | Director | D/o Urban Development, Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 16/12/2018 - 16/01/2021 |
| 5 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/08/2016 - 30/09/2018 |
| 6 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | Health, Medical & Family Welfare Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2016 - 19/08/2016 |
| 7 | Director | Energy Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 03/02/2015 - 19/08/2016 |
| 8 | Director | NEDA Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 29/01/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Varanasi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 25/06/2014 - 02/02/2015 |
| 10 | Director | Energy & Alternative Energy Varanasi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 25/06/2014 - 31/01/2015 |
| 11 | Spl Secy | Medical Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 13/04/2013 - 25/06/2014 |
| 12 | Special Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 25/02/2013 - 23/06/2014 |
| 13 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 25/02/2013 - 23/06/2014 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Mahoba | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 17/04/2012 - 24/02/2013 |
| 15 | Additional Commissioner | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/09/2011 - 16/04/2012 |
| 16 | Chief Dev Officer | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 27/07/2011 - 22/09/2011 |
| 17 | Jt Magistrate | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 30/08/2010 - 27/07/2011 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2008 - 20/08/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 16th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2020 | 17/02/2020 | 13/03/2020 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2022-2023 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Kajal belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2008, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal is 46 years old, born on 30 November 1979.
What was Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's last posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal last served as Director, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi until 12 April 2026.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Kajal served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Kajal held?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Kajal held in one role was 3y 3m as Director, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Kajal's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Baba Harid Univ.H.S. Amritsar Govt.Medical College, M.Sc. University of California, Irvine University College.
How was Dr.(Ms.) Kajal recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Kajal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
