About Ms. Sonali Giri
Ms. Sonali Giri is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Sonali Giri joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sonali Giri's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 17 years of service, Ms. Sonali Giri has held 26 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Chandigarh; Managing Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Punjab State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd (PUNSUP) Punjab. The longest single tenure was 15y 5m as On Training, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Sonali Giri is currently serving as Managing Director, Punjab State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd (PUNSUP), a position held since 12 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Ms. Sonali Giri's educational qualifications on record include Pure Maths from B.Sc. Lucknow Univ. LUCKNOW UNIVERISITY; Mathematics from B.Sc. Locknow University. 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.Sc. Lucknow Univ. LUCKNOW UNIVERISITY | Pure Maths | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Sc. Locknow University | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.B.A. University Punjab University Business | N.A. | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.B.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh University Business School | Finance | 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 | Managing Director | Punjab State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd (PUNSUP) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 12/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Managing Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 18/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Managing Director | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Punjab State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd (PUNSUP) Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 13/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 04/06/2022 - 18/04/2023 |
| 6 | Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 04/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Director | information and public relations Info & Public Relations Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 03/06/2022 - 12/04/2023 |
| 8 | CEO | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 04/05/2022 - 04/06/2022 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Rupnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/02/2020 - 04/04/2022 |
| 10 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 18/11/2019 - 21/02/2020 |
| 11 | Municipal Commissioner | Pathankot | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 08/03/2019 - Till-Date |
| 12 | Commissioner | Pathankot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 02/03/2019 - Till-Date |
| 13 | Municipal Commissioner | Local Govt Deptt Municipal Corpn Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 27/11/2017 - 10/03/2019 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 16/03/2017 - 28/11/2017 |
| 15 | Municipal Commissioner | Local Self Govt, Urban Dev & Housing Deptt Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 04/04/2016 - 17/03/2017 |
| 16 | Municipal Commissioner | Local Bodies Deptt Moga | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 04/02/2016 - 18/04/2016 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 07/01/2015 - 16/03/2016 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/09/2013 - 05/01/2015 |
| 19 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ferozepur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 09/02/2013 - 02/10/2013 |
| 20 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2013 - 28/09/2013 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector/ SDM | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Abohar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/04/2012 - 31/01/2013 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector/ SDM | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Malerkotla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/10/2011 - 25/04/2012 |
| 23 | Assistant Collector/ SDM | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Revenue Admin Dhuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 05/09/2011 - 02/10/2011 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 23/05/2011 - Till-Date |
| 25 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Training / Training | 19/05/2011 - 05/09/2011 |
| 26 | N.A. | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 20/04/2011 - 28/05/2012 |
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 | 2014-2015 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Ethics in Public Services | 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. Sonali Giri belong to?
Ms. Sonali Giri is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2009, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sonali Giri's age?
Ms. Sonali Giri is 43 years old, born on 01 July 1983.
What is Ms. Sonali Giri's current posting?
Ms. Sonali Giri is currently serving as Managing Director, Punjab State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd (PUNSUP) since 12 March 2025.
How many years has Ms. Sonali Giri served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sonali Giri has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sonali Giri held?
Ms. Sonali Giri has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Ms. Sonali Giri's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Sonali Giri held in one role was 15y 5m as On Training, Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Sonali Giri's educational qualification?
Ms. Sonali Giri holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Lucknow Univ. LUCKNOW UNIVERISITY, B.Sc. Locknow University, M.B.A. University Punjab University Business, M.B.A. Panjab Uni. Chandigarh University Business School.
How was Ms. Sonali Giri recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sonali Giri was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
