About Ms. Sonika
Ms. Sonika is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Uttarakhand cadre. Ms. Sonika joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Sonika's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 16 years of service, Ms. Sonika has held 7 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Tourism; District Collector, Tehri Garhwal; Additional Secy, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as District Magistrate, Dehradun.
Ms. Sonika is currently serving as District Magistrate, Dehradun, a position held since 16 July 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Ms. Sonika's educational qualifications on record include Mathematics from B.Sc. Mumbai University S.I.E.S College; Mathematics from M.Sc. IIT DELHI. 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.Sc. Mumbai University S.I.E.S College | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. IIT DELHI | Mathematics | 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 | District Magistrate | Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/07/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 27/06/2019 - 15/07/2022 |
| 3 | District Collector | Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2017 - 26/06/2019 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2016 - 31/03/2017 |
| 5 | Chief Dev Officer | Pauri Garhwal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2015 - 31/03/2016 |
| 6 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/03/2014 - 31/03/2015 |
| 7 | Jt Magistrate | Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/09/2013 - 03/03/2014 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 21st Round of Phase III MCTP | 02/12/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
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. Sonika belong to?
Ms. Sonika is an IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, batch of 2010, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Sonika's age?
Ms. Sonika is 46 years old, born on 06 September 1980.
What is Ms. Sonika's current posting?
Ms. Sonika is currently serving as District Magistrate, Dehradun since 16 July 2022.
How many years has Ms. Sonika served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Sonika has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Sonika held?
Ms. Sonika has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Ms. Sonika's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Sonika held in one role was 4y 3m as District Magistrate, Dehradun.
What is Ms. Sonika's educational qualification?
Ms. Sonika holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Mumbai University S.I.E.S College, M.Sc. IIT DELHI.
How was Ms. Sonika recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Sonika was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
