Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota has held 11 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Spl Secy, Information Tech Deptt Government of Punjab Chandigarh; Spl Secy, Information Tech Deptt Info Tech Punjab. The longest single tenure was 9y 1m as Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Administration.
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota is currently serving as Executive Director, Punjab Backward Classes land development & Finance Corporation Punjab, a position held since 22 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y 7m each.
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota's educational qualifications on record include Nuclear Physics from Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJAB; Physics from Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJAB | Nuclear Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA | Physics | 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 | Executive Director | Punjab Backward Classes land development & Finance Corporation Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 22/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Spl Secy | Information Tech Deptt Government of Punjab Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 18/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Spl Secy | industries Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 18/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Spl Secy | Information Tech Deptt Info Tech Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / Information Technology | 17/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Spl Secy | Labour Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 12/07/2021 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Spl Secy | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 23/10/2020 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Spl Secy | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 13/01/2020 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Special Secretary | D/o Transport &e/o Principal Secretary to Government Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 09/04/2018 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 09/04/2018 - Till-Date |
| 11 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2018 - 08/08/2019 |
| 12 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | General Administration | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 06/09/2017 - Till-Date |
| 13 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 23/08/2017 - 31/12/2017 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 15th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 02/12/2019 | 27/12/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | IAS INDUCTION TRG PROG | 1Mn 9Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota belong to?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2009.
What is Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota's age?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota is 59 years old, born on 19 September 1967.
What is Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota's current posting?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota is currently serving as Executive Director, Punjab Backward Classes land development & Finance Corporation Punjab since 22 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota held?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota held in one role was 9y 1m as Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Administration.
What is Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota's educational qualification?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota holds the following qualifications: Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA PUNJAB, Ph. D. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA.
How was Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gurinder Pal Singh Sahota was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
