About Ms. Hargunjit Kaur
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Hargunjit Kaur joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 13 years of service, Ms. Hargunjit Kaur has held 4 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Chandigarh; Managing Director, Cooperation Deptt; Additional Secy, Personnel Deptt Personnel Chandigarh. The longest single tenure was 3y as Secretary, Chandigarh.
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur is currently serving as Special Secretary, Public Works Department Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. Honours Economics PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA; Marketing. 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.A. Honours Economics PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA | Marketing | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. English PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA | English | 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 | Special Secretary | Public Works Department Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 02/10/2021 - 01/10/2024 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 10/07/2020 - 14/11/2021 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Personnel Deptt Personnel Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 20/08/2018 - 09/07/2020 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020-2021 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR IAS OFFICER | 1Mn 11Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Hargunjit Kaur belong to?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2013.
What is Ms. Hargunjit Kaur's age?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur is 53 years old, born on 06 March 1973.
What is Ms. Hargunjit Kaur's current posting?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur is currently serving as Special Secretary, Public Works Department Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Ms. Hargunjit Kaur served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Hargunjit Kaur held?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Ms. Hargunjit Kaur's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Hargunjit Kaur held in one role was 3y as Secretary, Chandigarh.
What is Ms. Hargunjit Kaur's educational qualification?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Economics PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA, M.A. English PUNJABI UNIVERSITY PATIALA.
How was Ms. Hargunjit Kaur recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Hargunjit Kaur was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
