Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary
Indian Administrative Service
About Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2014 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 12 years of service, Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Deputy Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; District Collector And District Magistrate, Durg; Collector & District Magistrate, Durg. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as District Collector, Janjgir-Champa.
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary last served as Deputy Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi, until 09 March 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. MALVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR Malviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur; Political Sc. from M.A. Delhi University Department of Political Science. 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.Tech. MALVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR Malviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Department of Political Science | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
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 | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 10/03/2025 - 09/03/2029 |
| 2 | Collector & District Magistrate | Durg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Durg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/01/2024 - 09/02/2025 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 30/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 5 | District Collector | Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 27/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 17/01/2022 - 30/01/2023 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 14/01/2022 - 30/01/2023 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Jagdalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/06/2021 - 14/01/2022 |
| 9 | Additional Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Durg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 25/03/2021 - 09/06/2021 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 17/07/2019 - 25/03/2021 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Sukma | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 08/02/2019 - 15/07/2019 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Panchayats Deptt Kanker | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/07/2017 - 08/02/2019 |
| 13 | Sub Divisional Megistrate | Revenue Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 11/11/2016 - 24/07/2017 |
| 14 | Assistant Secy | Rural Dev Land Resources | Centre | Rural Development / Land Resources | 01/08/2016 - 31/10/2016 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/03/2015 - 31/07/2016 |
| 16 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/09/2014 - 19/03/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-2023 | Fiscal Policy: Management and Emerging issues (Online) | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 2 | 2014 | FOUNDATION TRAINING OF IAS OFFICERS AT MUSSOORIE | 3Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary belong to?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2014, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's age?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary is 37 years old, born on 08 January 1989.
What was Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's last posting?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary last served as Deputy Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi until 09 March 2029.
How many years has Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary has 12 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary held?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary held in one role was 3y 9m as District Collector, Janjgir-Champa.
What is Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary's educational qualification?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. MALVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR Malviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, M.A. Delhi University Department of Political Science.
How was Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Richa Prakash Choudhary was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
