Ruchika Katyal

IASBatch 2013Rank #5

About

Ruchika Katyal is a 2013 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre. Hailing from Rohtak, Haryana, she secured All India Rank 5 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2012. Prior to joining the civil services, she achieved All India Rank 3 in the Chartered Accountancy finals. As of 2025, she serves as the Joint Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2013

Rank5

Optional SubjectPublic Administration and Commerce

Attempts2

Parents

Father NameR.K. Katyal

Father OccupationChartered Accountant

Mother NameManju

Mother OccupationScience Teacher

Marks & Academics

Twelfth StreamCommerce

Graduation College NameShri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University

Graduation DegreeB.Com (Hons.)

Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable

Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable

Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownRohtak

Home StateHaryana

CadreAGMUT

HobbiesReading, Outdoor sports activities, Music

AchievementsSecured AIR 3 in Chartered Accountancy finals; Secured AIR 5 in UPSC CSE 2012; Served in various administrative roles including Deputy Commissioner, MCD and Member (Finance), Delhi Jal Board.

StrugglesTransitioned from a successful career in chartered accountancy to civil services; Managed rigorous preparation while balancing personal commitments.

Work ExperienceAssistant Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD); Member (Finance), Delhi Jal Board; Joint Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.