Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari
Indian Administrative Service
About Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Kerala cadre. Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 16 years of service, Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari has held 15 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director, Finance Financial Services New Delhi; Officer On Special Duty (OSD), Education Department (Higher Education); Managing Director, Kerala. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 5m as Director (Lotteries), Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari last served as Director, Finance Financial Services New Delhi, until 29 July 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. Univ of Mumbai Sardar Patel Col.of Eng.; Public Policy from Masters in Public Policy IGNOU New 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.E. Univ of Mumbai Sardar Patel Col.of Eng. | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Masters in Public Policy IGNOU New Delhi | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Master in Business Administration University of Michigan | Finance | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Master in Business Administration University of Michigan | Management | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Finance Financial Services New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Banking | 06/08/2025 - 29/07/2029 |
| 2 | Officer On Special Duty (OSD) | Education Department (Higher Education) | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | / | 29/07/2024 - 05/08/2025 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 15/05/2023 - 28/07/2024 |
| 4 | District Collector | Kasargod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/07/2021 - 15/05/2023 |
| 5 | Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 21/03/2021 - 12/07/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Planning & Economic Affairs Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 01/11/2017 - 08/03/2018 |
| 7 | District Collector | Kottayam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/04/2016 - 04/07/2016 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Cooprative Milk Federation Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 01/10/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Planning & Economic Affairs Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Economics & Statistics | 21/03/2015 - 30/09/2015 |
| 10 | Director | ST Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 16/08/2014 - 20/03/2015 |
| 11 | Director (Lotteries) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 16/08/2014 - 26/01/2024 |
| 12 | Sub Collector | Kochi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/08/2012 - 16/08/2014 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector (Trg) | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 11/06/2012 - 24/08/2012 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Ernakulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/06/2011 - 10/06/2012 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/07/2010 - 10/06/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 18 th Round of MCTP | 19/12/2022 | 13/01/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari belong to?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2010, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's age?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari is 40 years old, born on 30 May 1986.
What was Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's last posting?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari last served as Director, Finance Financial Services New Delhi until 29 July 2029.
How many years has Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari held?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari held in one role was 9y 5m as Director (Lotteries), Cadre (AIS).
What is Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari's educational qualification?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari holds the following qualifications: B.E. Univ of Mumbai Sardar Patel Col.of Eng., Masters in Public Policy IGNOU New Delhi, Master in Business Administration University of Michigan, Master in Business Administration University of Michigan.
How was Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Swagat Ranveerchand Bhandari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
