About Ms. Purva Garg
Ms. Purva Garg is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, A G M U T cadre. Ms. Purva Garg joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Purva Garg's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 11 years of service, Ms. Purva Garg has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Secretary, Public Works, Ports & Inland Water Transport Port Blair; Secretary, Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Purva Garg last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andaman & Nicobar Islands, until 31 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 7m each.
Ms. Purva Garg's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.E. Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology Patiala Patiala Punjab. 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. Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology Patiala Patiala Punjab | Computer Sc | 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 | Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) | Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Centre | Home / Census | 11/08/2025 - 31/12/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Public Works, Ports & Inland Water Transport Port Blair | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 26/03/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 31/03/2022 - 13/03/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Information Tech Deptt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Communications & Information Technology | 06/01/2022 - 05/07/2022 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 08/12/2020 - 06/01/2022 |
| 6 | Secretary To Government | Tourism Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 25/09/2019 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Urban Local Bodies Deptt Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) South Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 07/02/2019 - 27/08/2019 |
| 8 | S D M | Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 20/10/2017 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Assistant Secy | Corporate Affairs | Centre | / | 03/07/2017 - 29/09/2017 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 20 Round MCTP Phase III | 22/01/2024 | 16/02/2024 |
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. Purva Garg belong to?
Ms. Purva Garg is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2015, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Purva Garg's age?
Ms. Purva Garg is 37 years old, born on 18 April 1989.
What was Ms. Purva Garg's last posting?
Ms. Purva Garg last served as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andaman & Nicobar Islands until 31 December 2025.
How many years has Ms. Purva Garg served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Purva Garg has 11 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Purva Garg held?
Ms. Purva Garg has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Ms. Purva Garg's educational qualification?
Ms. Purva Garg holds the following qualification: B.E. Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology Patiala Patiala Punjab.
How was Ms. Purva Garg recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Purva Garg was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
