Sonali Dev is a dedicated IAS officer serving as a Sub Divisional Magistrate. She transitioned to public service from a successful corporate career, having worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. An alumna of IIM Calcutta and Delhi College of Engineering, she secured All India Rank 41 in the UPSC civil services exam.
Inspired by a childhood dream of serving the nation, Sonali took a significant career break to dedicate herself to exam preparation. This decision was driven by what she described as her "inner calling" to contribute to public welfare, a value instilled in her from a young age.
Unique fact: She left a high-profile job at Goldman Sachs, taking a 2. 5-year sabbatical to prepare for and successfully crack one of Indias toughest examinations.
Sonali Dev
Sub Divisional Magistrate at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
Delhi, India
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Topics They Care About
Public Service
Stated that joining the civil services was a "childhood dream" and her "inner calling, " leaving a corporate career to pursue this passion.
Economic Governance
[Predicted] Her background in finance from IIM Calcutta and Goldman Sachs, combined with her current role in administration, suggests a strong interest in public economic policy.
Skill Development
Served as an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, gaining direct experience in policy-making for youth empowerment.
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Work History
9-2024
Sub Divisional Magistrate at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
5-2024 - 9-2024
Assistant Secretary - Government of India at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
5-2023 - 5-2024
Assistant Collector UT at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
5-2018 - 3-2019
Analyst, Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs
4-2017 - 6-2017
Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs
6-2015 - 5-2016
Software Developer at PayU
Education
2016 - 2018
PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from Delhi College of Engineering
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Location : Delhi, India
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Designation : Sub Divisional Magistrate at Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India
