Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad |
Latest News about Shobha Ohatkar
24/08/2025
At the 79th Raising Day celebration of the Bihar Home Guard Corps held at the Central Training Institute in Anandpur, Bihta, Director General-cum-Commandant General Shobha Ahotkar thanked the state government for increasing the daily duty allowance of home guards from Rs774 to Rs1,121 and for declaring Bihar a national leader in home guards and fire services.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| MA in Political Science | 1989 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Father | Balram Ahotkar (Excise commissioner of Hyderabad) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | CK Anil (IAS) |
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Career
| Cleared UPSC exam in 1990 on first attempt and allotted to Bihar cadre as Assistant Superintendent of Police. | |
| Served as SP in multiple Bihar districts including Deoghar, Vaishali, Darbhanga, and Hazaribagh. | |
| On deputation to Maharashtra as Additional Police Commissioner in Pune. | |
| Executive Director of Security at Air India. | |
| Appointed first female DGP of Bihar in December 2020. | |
| In 2022, overseeing Home Guard, Fire Services, and Civil Defence in Bihar. | |
| Director General-cum-Commandant General of Home Guard Corps and Bihar Fire Service. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shobha Ohatkar is the first female DGP of Bihar, appointed in 2020. | |
| 2. She belongs to a Marathi family and cleared the UPSC exam on her first attempt. | |
| 3. Her father had encouraged her to join the civil service, which inspired her to work sincerely and honestly. | |
| 4. Despite initial hesitations, she gained confidence from her father to serve properly in Bihar as an ASP in 1992. | |
| 5. Throughout her career, she held notable positions such as the additional police commissioner in Pune and Executive Director of Security at Air India. | |
| 6. During her service in Maharashtra, she focused on women's safety, establishing helplines and working as a nodal officer for human trafficking. | |
| 7. Shobha earned the nickname "Hunterwali" in Bihar due to her strict actions against criminals. | |
| 8. She motivated women in the districts she served, aiming to instill confidence and reduce crime rates. | |
| 9. Her impactful initiatives in areas like Vaishali led to significant decreases in criminal activities. | |
| 10. Shobha successfully handled complex cases, such as a major sex scandal in Ahmed Nagar, Maharashtra. | |
| 11. With a strong work ethic, she emphasized the importance of building trust with the public for effective policing. | |
| 12. In December 2020, she returned to Bihar and assumed the role of Director General. | |
| 13. Currently, in 2022, Shobha Ohatkar is overseeing the Home Guard and Fire Services in Bihar. |