About Ms. Suman Chandra
Ms. Suman Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Ms. Suman Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Suman Chandra's domicile state on record is Uttarakhand.
Over 16 years of service, Ms. Suman Chandra has held 10 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Director, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi; Deputy Secretary, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi; Managing Director, Food & drugs, Haffkine Biopharm Corpn Mumbai City. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 9m as Director, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi.
Ms. Suman Chandra last served as Director, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi, until 22 January 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Ms. Suman Chandra's educational qualifications on record include Philosophy from B.A. Honours Univ.of Delhi Daulat Ram Col.; Philosophy from M.A. University of Delhi Hindu College. 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.A. Honours Univ.of Delhi Daulat Ram Col. | Philosophy | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. University of Delhi Hindu College | Philosophy | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. (USA) U/YALE,U.S.A. | Environmental Science | Grade 'A+' | -- |
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 | Director | New & Renewable Energy New Delhi | Centre | Energy / Energy | 19/01/2024 - 22/01/2028 |
| 2 | Deputy Secretary | New & Renewable Energy New Delhi | Centre | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 23/01/2023 - 18/01/2024 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Food & drugs, Haffkine Biopharm Corpn Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 01/08/2022 - 06/10/2022 |
| 4 | On Study Leave Abroad | New York (USA) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 07/08/2020 - 30/07/2022 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Development Buldhana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 11/12/2019 - 09/08/2020 |
| 6 | Assistant Resident Commissioner | O/o Resident Commr New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/07/2017 - 10/12/2019 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development State Rural Livehood Mission Navi Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 04/09/2015 - 30/07/2017 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer | Osmanabad | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 07/02/2014 - 03/09/2015 |
| 9 | SDO/SDM | Nandurbar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/08/2012 - 06/02/2014 |
| 10 | IAS Probationer | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 30/08/2010 - 01/07/2012 |
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 |
| 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 | 2017-2018 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Suman Chandra belong to?
Ms. Suman Chandra is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2010, with Uttarakhand as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Suman Chandra's age?
Ms. Suman Chandra is 42 years old, born on 10 May 1984.
What was Ms. Suman Chandra's last posting?
Ms. Suman Chandra last served as Director, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi until 22 January 2028.
How many years has Ms. Suman Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Suman Chandra has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Suman Chandra held?
Ms. Suman Chandra has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Ms. Suman Chandra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Suman Chandra held in one role was 2y 9m as Director, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi.
What is Ms. Suman Chandra's educational qualification?
Ms. Suman Chandra holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Univ.of Delhi Daulat Ram Col., M.A. University of Delhi Hindu College.
How was Ms. Suman Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Suman Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
