About Ms. Varnali Deka
Ms. Varnali Deka is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Ms. Varnali Deka joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Varnali Deka's domicile state on record is Assam.
Over 17 years of service, Ms. Varnali Deka has held 17 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Director, Tribal Affairs New Delhi; Deputy Commissioner, Nalbari (Assam); Secretary, Bodoland Territorial Region Kokrajar (Assam). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Goalpara (Assam).
Ms. Varnali Deka last served as Director, Tribal Affairs New Delhi, until 28 August 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Ms. Varnali Deka's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.E. Bangalore University R V College of Engg; Operations Management from M.B.A. IIT Bombay Mumbai IIT BOMBAY. 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.E. Bangalore University R V College of Engg | Computer Sc | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. IIT Bombay Mumbai IIT BOMBAY | Operations Management | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. School of Mgt, IIT | System Analysis | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | B.A.LLB (Hons) Gauhati University Gauhati | Administrative Law | First with Distinction | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
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Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director | Tribal Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/08/2025 - 28/08/2030 |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner | Nalbari (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/08/2023 - 11/08/2025 |
| 3 | Collector & District Magistrate | Department of Personnel O/o D M & Collector Nalbari (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/08/2023 - 11/08/2025 |
| 4 | Secretary | Bodoland Territorial Region Kokrajar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Coordination and security / | 06/09/2021 - 01/08/2023 |
| 5 | Director | Bodoland Territorial Region Bodoland Autonomous Council Kokrajar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / IT intervention in HR Management | 06/09/2021 - 01/08/2023 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Kokrajar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 20/08/2021 - 01/08/2023 |
| 7 | Mission Director | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/06/2021 - 25/08/2021 |
| 8 | Director | Department of Personnel Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC) Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/06/2021 - 25/08/2021 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Goalpara (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Development of NER / North-East Development | 05/06/2018 - 30/05/2021 |
| 10 | Project Director(AIDS) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2017 - 08/06/2018 |
| 11 | Director | Health, Medical & Family Welfare Deptt D/o Ayush | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/09/2016 - 04/06/2018 |
| 12 | Secretary | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/09/2016 - 05/06/2018 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Golaghat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 24/03/2016 - 30/08/2016 |
| 14 | Joint Secretary | D/o Urban Development, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 23/12/2015 - 23/03/2016 |
| 15 | Joint Secretary | State Mission Directorate of PMAY Urban and DAY NULM Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 20/12/2015 - 23/03/2016 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Barpeta (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Land Resources | 26/11/2014 - 19/12/2015 |
| 17 | Executive Director | Sarva Shiksha abhiyan & MD Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 20/01/2014 - 25/11/2014 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Department of Personnel Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 08/05/2013 - 16/01/2014 |
| 19 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Rangia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/10/2011 - 08/05/2013 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 11/12/2009 - 18/10/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | ADVANCE MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME | 1Mn 1Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Varnali Deka belong to?
Ms. Varnali Deka is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 2009, with Assam as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Varnali Deka's age?
Ms. Varnali Deka is 47 years old, born on 15 January 1979.
What was Ms. Varnali Deka's last posting?
Ms. Varnali Deka last served as Director, Tribal Affairs New Delhi until 28 August 2030.
How many years has Ms. Varnali Deka served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Varnali Deka has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Varnali Deka held?
Ms. Varnali Deka has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Ms. Varnali Deka's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Varnali Deka held in one role was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Goalpara (Assam).
What is Ms. Varnali Deka's educational qualification?
Ms. Varnali Deka holds the following qualifications: B.E. Bangalore University R V College of Engg, M.B.A. IIT Bombay Mumbai IIT BOMBAY, P.G. School of Mgt, IIT, B.A.LLB (Hons) Gauhati University Gauhati.
How was Ms. Varnali Deka recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Varnali Deka was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
