About Ms. B. Chandrakala
Ms. B. Chandrakala is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Ms. B. Chandrakala joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. B. Chandrakala's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 18 years of service, Ms. B. Chandrakala has held 18 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Govt Of UP, Agriculture Marketing & Coop Department Lucknow; Special Secretary To Govt., Agriculture Production Commission (APC) Agriculture Lucknow. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 10m as Special Secretary To Govt., Agriculture Production Commission (APC) Agriculture Lucknow.
Ms. B. Chandrakala is currently serving as Secretary, Women & Child Welfare Deptt Lucknow, a position held since 31 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Ms. B. Chandrakala's educational qualifications on record include Geography from B.A. Osmania University Hyderabad College for women; Economics from M.A. Osmania University Hyderabad Distance Edn.. 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. Osmania University Hyderabad College for women | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Osmania University Hyderabad Distance Edn. | Economics | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | Master in Business Administration IIMT University Meerut MEERUT COLLEGE | Business Admn. | 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 | Secretary | Women & Child Welfare Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 31/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | Agriculture Marketing & Coop Department Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Law | 02/03/2021 - 30/01/2024 |
| 4 | Special Secretary To Govt. | Agriculture Production Commission (APC) Agriculture Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 02/11/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/08/2018 - 31/07/2020 |
| 6 | Spl Secy | Education Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / | 08/03/2018 - 09/08/2019 |
| 7 | Special Secretary | Bd of Secondary Edu Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 07/03/2018 - 30/07/2018 |
| 8 | Deputy Secy (Ad-Hoc) | Drinking Water & Sanitation Delhi | Centre | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 10/04/2017 - 06/02/2018 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rev. Admn, Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/09/2016 - 22/03/2017 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rev. Admn, Bijnor | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 29/03/2016 - 14/09/2016 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bulandshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 15/10/2014 - 28/03/2016 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rev. Admn, Mathura | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 08/06/2014 - 14/10/2014 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rev. Admn, Hamirpur (UP) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 15/04/2012 - 07/06/2014 |
| 14 | Chief Dev Officer | Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/01/2012 - 07/06/2014 |
| 15 | C.D.O | Rural Dev Deptt Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 17/07/2011 - 14/04/2012 |
| 16 | Chief Dev Officer | Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 17/07/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 17 | Jt Magistrate | Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 24/08/2010 - 17/07/2011 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 24/08/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | 12th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 20/11/2017 | 15/12/2017 |
| 2 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-2024 | Ethics in Public Services (Offline) | 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 Ms. B. Chandrakala belong to?
Ms. B. Chandrakala is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2008, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. B. Chandrakala's age?
Ms. B. Chandrakala is 46 years old, born on 27 September 1979.
What is Ms. B. Chandrakala's current posting?
Ms. B. Chandrakala is currently serving as Secretary, Women & Child Welfare Deptt Lucknow since 31 January 2024.
How many years has Ms. B. Chandrakala served as an IAS officer?
Ms. B. Chandrakala has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. B. Chandrakala held?
Ms. B. Chandrakala has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Ms. B. Chandrakala's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. B. Chandrakala held in one role was 5y 10m as Special Secretary To Govt., Agriculture Production Commission (APC) Agriculture Lucknow.
What is Ms. B. Chandrakala's educational qualification?
Ms. B. Chandrakala holds the following qualifications: B.A. Osmania University Hyderabad College for women, M.A. Osmania University Hyderabad Distance Edn., Master in Business Administration IIMT University Meerut MEERUT COLLEGE.
How was Ms. B. Chandrakala recruited to the IAS?
Ms. B. Chandrakala was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
