Early Life & Education

Rohini Sindhuri was born on 30 May 1984 and hails from Andhra Pradesh. She completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, an institution known for educating children of government employees.

She went on to pursue B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, after which she appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and achieved a top rank in her first successful attempt.

Her father was also in government service, which exposed her early to public administration and governance.
 

UPSC Journey & IAS Rank

• UPSC Exam Year: 2009

• All India Rank (AIR): 43

• Service Allotted: Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Cadre: Karnataka

Her strong academic background and focused preparation enabled her to secure a high rank in one of India’s most competitive examinations.

Career & Key Postings

After joining the IAS, Rohini Sindhuri held several important administrative positions:

• Assistant Commissioner, Tumakuru (first posting)

• Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department

• Director, Self Employment Project, Bengaluru (till 2014)

• Deputy Commissioner, Hassan District (appointed in July 2017)

• Officer in the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department

• Chief Editor, Karnataka Gazette Department (appointed after a short gap)

Her postings involved grassroots administration, rural development, district governance, and departmental leadership.

Personal Life

Rohini Sindhuri is married to Sudhir Reddy, a software engineer. She balances professional responsibilities with family life while serving in demanding administrative roles.

 

For UPSC Aspirants

From a UPSC perspective, Rohini Sindhuri’s profile is relevant for:

• Ethics & Integrity (GS Paper IV) – administrative accountability and public conduct

• Polity & Governance (GS Paper II) – role of Lokayukta and oversight institutions

• Essay & Interview Preparation – discussion on civil services responsibility and transparency

Aspirants should approach such cases analytically, focusing on institutional mechanisms, due process, and ethical governance, rather than speculation.

 

Conclusion

Rohini Sindhuri’s journey from a chemical engineering graduate to an IAS officer with AIR 43 highlights the possibilities offered by the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Her administrative career, like that of many public servants, has involved both recognition and scrutiny—underscoring the importance of integrity, accountability, and rule of law in public service.