About Shri Uma Shankar
Shri Uma Shankar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Uma Shankar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service. Shri Uma Shankar's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 11 years of service, Shri Uma Shankar has held 8 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, revenue and rehabilitation Chandigarh; Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur; Director, Local Govt Deptt Punjab.
Shri Uma Shankar is currently serving as Director-Cum-Special Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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-Cum-Special Secretary | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | revenue and rehabilitation Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Rehabilitation | 12/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Deputy Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Local Govt Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2024 - 14/08/2024 |
| 5 | Director | Local Govt Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/11/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 6 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/11/2022 - 16/11/2022 |
| 7 | Additional Chief Executive Officer | Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Investment | 06/10/2021 - 26/11/2022 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 30/04/2021 - Till-Date |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Uma Shankar belong to?
Shri Uma Shankar is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2015, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Uma Shankar's age?
Shri Uma Shankar is 50 years old, born on 29 October 1975.
What is Shri Uma Shankar's current posting?
Shri Uma Shankar is currently serving as Director-Cum-Special Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Shri Uma Shankar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Uma Shankar has 11 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Uma Shankar held?
Shri Uma Shankar has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
How was Shri Uma Shankar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Uma Shankar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
