IAS

Priyanka Mehtani

IFSBatch 2015Rank #59

About

Priyanka Mehtani is a 2015 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer. Hailing from Chandigarh, she secured AIR 59 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014 in her second attempt. A Chartered Accountant by profession, she also holds an LLB from Panjab University and an MBA from Stanford University. Known for her dedication and academic excellence, she has served in various diplomatic roles, including postings in Hong Kong, Portugal, and New Delhi. As of February 2023, she has been appointed as the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) for Chandigarh.

Quick Details

ServiceIFS
Batch2015
Rank59
Optional SubjectCommerce
Attempts2

Parents

Father NameSanjay Mehtani
Father OccupationChartered Accountant
Mother OccupationAssistant Professor of Chemistry at a Government College in Chandigarh

Marks & Academics

Twelfth StreamCommerce
Graduation DegreeChartered Accountancy
Post Graduation College NamePanjab University; Stanford University
Post Graduation DegreeLLB; MBA

Other Information

HometownChandigarh
Home StateChandigarh
CadreIFS
HobbiesReading, Baking
AchievementsSecured AIR 59 in UPSC CSE 2014; Appointed as Regional Passport Officer for Chandigarh; Served in diplomatic roles in Hong Kong, Portugal, and New Delhi.
StrugglesDid not qualify in her first attempt at UPSC; Overcame the setback and succeeded in her second attempt.
Work ExperienceChartered Accountant; Diplomatic postings in Hong Kong, Portugal, and New Delhi; Regional Passport Officer, Chandigarh.