About Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma has held 12 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Director-Cum-Secretary, Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Deptt Punjab; Managing Director, Punjab Health System Corpn (PHSC). The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Deputy Commissioner, Mansa.
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma is currently serving as Secretary-Cum-Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Department Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Punjab University Chandigarh Punjab Engg.College. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Punjab University Chandigarh Punjab Engg.College | Electrical Engg. | 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-Cum-Director | Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Department Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director-Cum-Secretary | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 25/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Managing Director | Punjab Health System Corpn (PHSC) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 12/09/2024 - 24/02/2025 |
| 5 | Managing Director | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 18/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Special Secretary | School Edu Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 17/10/2022 - 23/01/2023 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2018 - 16/10/2022 |
| 8 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/05/2017 - 12/06/2017 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/02/2016 - 31/12/2017 |
| 10 | Additional Commissioner | Housing Deptt Dev Auth Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 18/09/2013 - 04/02/2016 |
| 11 | On Training | On Domestic Trg Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/05/2010 - 18/09/2013 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/08/2009 - 20/05/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-2023 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma belong to?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2009, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's age?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma is 53 years old, born on 30 June 1973.
What is Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's current posting?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma is currently serving as Secretary-Cum-Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Department Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma held?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma held in one role was 4y 9m as Deputy Commissioner, Mansa.
What is Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma's educational qualification?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma holds the following qualification: B.E. Punjab University Chandigarh Punjab Engg.College.
How was Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Varinder Kumar Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
