Rachita Bhandari Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	IFS Officer
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Amritsar, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession	Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight	55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Postgraduate degree	Commerce from Delhi School of Economics
Undergraduate	Sri Ram College of Commerce

Family

Father	Naveen Bhandari (Chartered Accountant)
Mother	Sudha Bhandari (Educationist)
Siblings	1 elder sister (deceased)

Career

Overview	Rachita Bhandari embarked on her journey as an IFS officer, ranking sixth in the All-India Civil Services Examination in 2005, leading the chart among female candidates. Her determination shone through after facing personal tragedies just before her final interview, which propelled her commitment to serve the nation on international platforms.
Positions Held	Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India (2008) Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Embassy of India in Berlin, Germany (2021) Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of India in Berlin Counselor (disarmament) at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva
Recent Developments	In 2022, Rachita was listed among IFS officers slated for Joint Secretary-level roles in the Government of India. In February 2026, she was appointed as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rachita achieved the sixth rank in the All-India Civil Services Examination merit list.
She was the top female candidate in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
Her success is attributed to her diligent reading habits and her mother's support through her academics.
She lost her father and elder sister shortly before her final IFS interview, which inspired her dedication to public service.
Despite her achievements, Rachita initially had no plans to join civil services during her early school and college years.