About Ms. V Lalithalakshmi
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, West Bengal cadre. Ms. V Lalithalakshmi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 18 years of service, Ms. V Lalithalakshmi has held 16 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Vice President's Sectt New Delhi; Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Capacity Building Commission(CBC) New Delhi; Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 7m as Joint Secretary, Land & Land Reforms Deptt Kolkata.
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi last served as Joint Secretary, Vice President's Sectt New Delhi, until 28 February 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from B.Com. Osmania University Hyderabad St.Anns College(Women); Commerce from M.Com. Maduai Kamraj University 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.Com. Osmania University Hyderabad St.Anns College(Women) | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Com. Maduai Kamraj University Distance Edn. | Commerce | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University D.D.E. | Gandhian Studies | 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 | Joint Secretary | Vice President's Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/09/2025 - 28/02/2027 |
| 2 | Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Capacity Building Commission(CBC) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 12/08/2024 - 13/09/2025 |
| 3 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | / | 21/02/2023 - 11/08/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Textiles National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kolkata | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/03/2022 - 16/02/2023 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Available | 16/02/2021 - 28/02/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Food & Supplies Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 01/01/2021 - 16/02/2021 |
| 7 | Director | Food & Civil Supplies Deptt West Bengal Bhavan Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 21/04/2020 - 31/12/2020 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industries Deptt Industries & Commerce Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 10/11/2018 - 21/04/2020 |
| 9 | Joint Secretary | Land Reforms, Land Records & Registration Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Acquision | 01/01/2017 - 09/11/2018 |
| 10 | Joint Secretary | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Acquision | 28/05/2014 - 31/12/2016 |
| 11 | Additional District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/09/2012 - 27/05/2014 |
| 12 | SDO/SDM | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt West Bengal Bhavan West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/02/2012 - 05/09/2012 |
| 13 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 25/01/2012 - 05/09/2012 |
| 14 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue Deptt Government of Tamil Nadu Tirupattur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2010 - 09/01/2012 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/06/2009 - 25/05/2010 |
| 16 | On Training | Department of Personnel Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Available | 01/09/2008 - 16/06/2009 |
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 | 2025 | 19 Round of Phase IV MCTP,2025 | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. V Lalithalakshmi belong to?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2008, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's age?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi is 47 years old, born on 25 November 1978.
What was Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's last posting?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi last served as Joint Secretary, Vice President's Sectt New Delhi until 28 February 2027.
How many years has Ms. V Lalithalakshmi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. V Lalithalakshmi held?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. V Lalithalakshmi held in one role was 2y 7m as Joint Secretary, Land & Land Reforms Deptt Kolkata.
What is Ms. V Lalithalakshmi's educational qualification?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi holds the following qualifications: B.Com. Osmania University Hyderabad St.Anns College(Women), M.Com. Maduai Kamraj University Distance Edn., M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University D.D.E..
How was Ms. V Lalithalakshmi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. V Lalithalakshmi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
