About Ms. Richa Verma
Ms. Richa Verma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Ms. Richa Verma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Richa Verma's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 14 years of service, Ms. Richa Verma has held 19 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Deputy Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi; Managing Director, Commerce & Industries Deptt HP State Industrial Dev Corpn Ltd (HPSIDC) Shimla; Managing Director, Commerce & Industries Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Shimla. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 1m as Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.
Ms. Richa Verma last served as Deputy Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi, until 09 November 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 10m each.
Ms. Richa Verma's educational qualifications on record include Surgery from B.D.S. MD University; Dentistry from B.D.S. Maharishi Dayanand University Rohtak Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.D.S. MD University | Surgery | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.D.S. Maharishi Dayanand University Rohtak Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak | Dentistry | 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 | Deputy Secretary | Education Higher Education New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 10/11/2025 - 09/11/2029 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt HP State Industrial Dev Corpn Ltd (HPSIDC) Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Planning | 13/08/2025 - 09/11/2025 |
| 3 | Managing Director (MD) | Commerce & Industries Deptt HP State Industrial Dev Corpn Ltd (HPSIDC) Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Planning | 13/08/2025 - 09/11/2025 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 08/05/2025 - 15/09/2025 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt Handlooms & Handicrafts Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 08/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/08/2023 - 30/04/2025 |
| 7 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/08/2023 - 30/04/2025 |
| 8 | Director | Land Revenue Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 28/04/2023 - 14/08/2023 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Baddi | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Planning | 25/06/2021 - 27/04/2023 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Kullu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/06/2019 - 24/06/2021 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Hamirpur (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/04/2018 - 02/06/2019 |
| 12 | Deputy Resident Commissioner | Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 09/04/2018 - 17/04/2018 |
| 13 | Child Care Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/12/2017 - 31/03/2018 |
| 14 | On Maternity Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/06/2017 - 24/12/2017 |
| 15 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/11/2016 - 24/06/2017 |
| 16 | SDO/SDM | Nahan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 02/03/2016 - 02/11/2016 |
| 17 | SDO/SDM | Sirmaur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 26/02/2016 - 01/03/2016 |
| 18 | S D O (Civil) | Dalhousie | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/05/2015 - 20/02/2016 |
| 19 | Assistant Commissioner (Dev) & B D O | Una | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2014 - 05/05/2015 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/04/2013 - 20/08/2014 |
| 21 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - 18/04/2013 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | PHASE TWO | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 2 | 2014 | PHASE TWO | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | 2012 | PHASE ONE | 5Mn 29Days | |
| 4 | 2012 | PHASE ONE | 5Mn 29Days | |
| 5 | 2012 | ALL INDIA SERVICE FOUNDATION COURSE | 3Mn 12Days | |
| 6 | 2012 | ALL INDIA SERVICE FOUNDATION COURSE | 3Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Richa Verma belong to?
Ms. Richa Verma is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 2012, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Richa Verma's age?
Ms. Richa Verma is 40 years old, born on 10 September 1986.
What was Ms. Richa Verma's last posting?
Ms. Richa Verma last served as Deputy Secretary, Education Higher Education New Delhi until 09 November 2029.
How many years has Ms. Richa Verma served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Richa Verma has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Richa Verma held?
Ms. Richa Verma has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Ms. Richa Verma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Richa Verma held in one role was 2y 1m as Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.
What is Ms. Richa Verma's educational qualification?
Ms. Richa Verma holds the following qualifications: B.D.S. MD University, B.D.S. Maharishi Dayanand University Rohtak Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak.
How was Ms. Richa Verma recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Richa Verma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
