About Ms. Palavi
Ms. Palavi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, Punjab cadre. Ms. Palavi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Palavi's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 11 years of service, Ms. Palavi has held 6 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Administration Bathinda; Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Administration Bathinda. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 10y 4m as AC (UT)with DC, O/o Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala.
Ms. Palavi is currently serving as Special Secretary, Water Supply & Sanitation Deptt Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 5m each.
Ms. Palavi's educational qualifications on record include Medical Sciences from Graduate Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot | Medical Sciences | 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 | Special Secretary | Water Supply & Sanitation Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | General Administration Bathinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | General Administration Bathinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 27/11/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 4 | SDO/SDM | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 16/07/2018 - 26/11/2022 |
| 5 | Assistant Secy | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | / | 03/07/2017 - 29/09/2017 |
| 6 | AC (UT)with DC | O/o Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 17/06/2016 - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 23rd Round of Phase III of MCTP | 21/07/2025 | 16/08/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Palavi belong to?
Ms. Palavi is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2015, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Palavi's age?
Ms. Palavi is 41 years old, born on 18 January 1985.
What is Ms. Palavi's current posting?
Ms. Palavi is currently serving as Special Secretary, Water Supply & Sanitation Deptt Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Ms. Palavi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Palavi has 11 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Palavi held?
Ms. Palavi has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Ms. Palavi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Palavi held in one role was 10y 4m as AC (UT)with DC, O/o Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala.
What is Ms. Palavi's educational qualification?
Ms. Palavi holds the following qualification: Graduate Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot.
How was Ms. Palavi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Palavi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
