Rahul Bhandari is a senior IAS officer from the 1997 batch of the Punjab cadre, currently 51 years old. He was born on 13 September 1973 in Punjab. As of 23 September 2024, he has been appointed as the Principal Secretary of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries in the Government of Punjab. He is married to Rakhi Gupta Bhandari, also an IAS officer from the 1997 batch, who holds the position of Principal Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs, in the Punjab government. Together, they are a prominent administrative couple in the state.
Quick Info Of IAS Rahul Bhandari
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Officer’s Name | Rahul Bhandari |
| Batch | 1997 |
| Cadre | Punjab |
| Home State | Punjab |
| Date of Birth | 13 September 1973 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 51 years |
| Current Posting | Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries |
| Current Transfer Date | 23 September 2024 |
| Replaced Officer | Alok Shekhar, IAS |
| Order Issued By | Anurag Verma, Chief Secretary to the Government of Punjab |
| Past Posting | Principal Resident Commissioner, Govt of Punjab |
| Education | M.A. (Economics), B.E. (Electronics), M.Phil. from National Defense College |
| Languages Known | Hindi, Punjabi, English |
| Wife | Rakhi Gupta Bhandari, IAS (1997 Batch), Principal Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of Punjab |
Educational Background
Bhandari holds an impressive academic portfolio with an M.A. in Economics and a B.E. in Electronics. He has also completed an M.Phil. from the National Defense College, further enriching his skills in public administration.
Personal Life
He is married to Rakhi Gupta Bhandari, also an IAS officer from the 1997 batch, who currently serves as Principal Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Punjab. Together, they are a formidable duo in public service.
Language Proficiency
Rahul Bhandari is proficient in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, allowing him to connect effectively with diverse communities.
Tranafer Details Of IAS Rahul Bhandari
| Designation/Level | Ministry/Department/Office/Location | Period (From/To) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Secretary | Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries | 24/09/2024 – Till Date |
| Principal Resident Commissioner, Additional Secretary | Government of Punjab, Punjab Bhavan, New Delhi | 13/03/2023 – 23/09/2024 |
| Principal Secy, Additional Secretary | Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Punjab | 26/09/2022 – 12/03/2023 |
| Managing Director, Joint Secretary | Punjab | 01/01/2019 – 11/03/2020 |
| Secretary, Director | 14/10/2013 – 31/12/2018 | |
| On Compulsory Wait, Director | Railways | 10/06/2013 – 18/06/2013 |
| Pvt Secy, Director Equivalent | Railways | 29/10/2012 – 13/09/2013 |
| Pvt Secy, Director Equivalent | Water Resources | 13/07/2011 – 28/10/2012 |
| Pvt Secy, Director Equivalent | Science & Technology | 01/07/2011 – 13/07/2011 |
| Pvt Secy, Deputy Secretary Equivalent | Science & Technology | 10/02/2011 – 01/07/2011 |
| Pvt Secy, Deputy Secretary Equivalent | Water Resources | 29/06/2009 – 10/02/2011 |
| Executive Dir, Deputy Secretary | Punjab SC Land Dev & Finance Corpn, Chandigarh | 19/02/2009 – 28/06/2009 |
| Spl Secy, Deputy Secretary | Coordination Deptt | 27/01/2009 – 19/02/2009 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Secretary | SAS Nagar | 13/05/2008 – 27/01/2009 |
| Jt Dev Commissioner, Deputy Secretary | Integrated Rural Dev (IRD) | 18/07/2007 – 27/01/2009 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Secretary | Bhatinda | 01/01/2006 – 18/07/2007 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Under Secretary | Bhatinda | 12/05/2005 – 01/01/2006 |
| Secretary, Under Secretary | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Patiala | 27/08/2004 – 11/05/2005 |
| Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Deptt, Patiala | 19/12/2003 – 11/05/2005 |
| Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA), Ludhiana | 24/06/2003 – 26/08/2004 |
| Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | 02/11/2002 – 18/12/2003 |
| Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA), Ludhiana | 01/04/2002 – 02/11/2002 |
| Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | 01/04/2001 – 21/03/2002 |
| Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | 04/01/2001 – 31/03/2001 |
| S D M | Barnala | 03/08/1999 – 03/01/2001 |
| On Training | 07/09/1997 – 02/08/1999 |