About Dr. Rupanjali Karthik
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Punjab cadre. Dr. Rupanjali Karthik joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 18 years of service, Dr. Rupanjali Karthik has held 25 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; Special Secretary, D/O School Education; Spl Secy, Science & Technology Government of Punjab Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Director, Land Acquisition & Land Records Jalandhar.
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik last served as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi, until 14 December 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from B.A. Honours Punjab University Govt. college for girls; LL.B. Punjab Uni Deptt. of Laws. 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 Govt. college for girls | Psychology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | LL.B. Punjab Uni Deptt. of Laws | N.A. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Masters in International Development Duke University | International Dev | Awarded | -- |
| 4 | -- | LL.M. Duke University | Law | Awarded | -- |
| 5 | -- | Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Duke University USA | Law | Awarded | -- |
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 Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 15/12/2023 - 14/12/2028 |
| 2 | Special Secretary | D/O School Education | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/06/2023 - 27/11/2023 |
| 3 | Spl Secy | D/o school Edu. Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 05/06/2023 - 27/11/2023 |
| 4 | Spl Secy | Science & Technology Government of Punjab Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 30/12/2022 - 04/06/2023 |
| 5 | Spl Secy | Science & Technology Government of Punjab Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 21/12/2022 - 04/06/2023 |
| 6 | On Ex-India Leave | U S A | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/08/2019 - 12/09/2023 |
| 7 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre(Domestic Training) | / | 08/07/2019 - 02/08/2019 |
| 8 | Director | Land Acquisition & Land Records Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 10/06/2019 - 12/09/2023 |
| 9 | Special Secretary | Revenue, Consolidation & Rehabiliation Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 10/06/2019 - 12/09/2023 |
| 10 | On Study Leave Abroad | U S A | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/08/2018 - 02/06/2019 |
| 11 | Special Secretary | Personnel Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 19/07/2018 - 10/08/2018 |
| 12 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | / | 07/08/2017 - 03/08/2018 |
| 13 | Director | Public Grievances Redress Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 08/05/2017 - 07/08/2017 |
| 14 | Special Secretary | Coordination Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 08/05/2017 - 07/08/2017 |
| 15 | Director | Emp & Trg Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 08/05/2017 - 07/08/2017 |
| 16 | Additional Secy | Removal of PG Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Pensions | 01/01/2017 - 07/08/2017 |
| 17 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/10/2016 - 28/04/2017 |
| 18 | Additional Secy | Info & Public Relations (IPR) Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 04/02/2016 - 30/09/2016 |
| 19 | Nodal Officer | Removal of Grievances Deptt Chief Minister's Office Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 01/09/2015 - 30/09/2016 |
| 20 | Additional Secy | Removal of Grievances Deptt Grievances and Pensioners Welfare Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 01/09/2015 - 30/09/2016 |
| 21 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Pathankot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/07/2014 - 01/09/2015 |
| 22 | Additional Deputy Commissioner & Project Director ( DRDA) | Pathankot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 08/07/2014 - 01/09/2015 |
| 23 | Secretary | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment Bd/Service Commn | 22/10/2012 - 07/07/2014 |
| 24 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 28/08/2012 - 22/10/2012 |
| 25 | Additional Chief Administrator | Dev Auth Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 11/06/2012 - 20/07/2012 |
| 26 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 24/12/2011 - 08/06/2012 |
| 27 | Additional Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 03/10/2011 - 24/12/2011 |
| 28 | Sub Divisional Megistrate | Fatehgarh Sahib | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/08/2010 - 03/10/2011 |
| 29 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/06/2010 - 22/08/2010 |
| 30 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | Ropar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2009 - 18/05/2010 |
| 31 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 31/12/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
| 2 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-2016 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Rupanjali Karthik belong to?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2008, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's age?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik is 44 years old, born on 20 February 1982.
What was Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's last posting?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik last served as Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi until 14 December 2028.
How many years has Dr. Rupanjali Karthik served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Rupanjali Karthik held?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Rupanjali Karthik held in one role was 4y 3m as Director, Land Acquisition & Land Records Jalandhar.
What is Dr. Rupanjali Karthik's educational qualification?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Punjab University Govt. college for girls, LL.B. Punjab Uni Deptt. of Laws, Masters in International Development Duke University, LL.M. Duke University, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Duke University USA.
How was Dr. Rupanjali Karthik recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Rupanjali Karthik was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
