Rajeshwari B. is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2011 batch, originally from Karnataka. She holds a Master's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Public Policy. She cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2010 and joined the IAS in 2011.
Over the years, she has held several key administrative positions across Jharkhand, demonstrating strong leadership in governance, rural development, education, social welfare, and district administration.
Her major postings include:
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Bundu, Ranchi District
Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC), Ramgarh
Deputy Commissioner (DC), Garhwa
State Project Director, Jharkhand Education Project Council, Department of School Education & Literacy
Deputy Commissioner, Ramgarh
Deputy Commissioner, Dumka
Commissioner, MGNREGA, Rural Development Department
CEO, Jharkhand State Watershed Mission
Director, Jharkhand State Child Protection Society
Director, State Nutrition Mission, Social Welfare Department
Currently serving as Director, Panchayati Raj Department
During her tenure as Deputy Commissioner, Ramgarh, she received the Safaigiri Award for her exemplary work under the Swachh Bharat Mission and was also shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the same initiative.
Her career reflects a consistent commitment to public service, grassroots governance, and impactful policy implementation.
