Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/11/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Sewali Devi Sharma
05/08/2025
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at eight locations linked to retired IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma and her alleged associates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The probe concerns alleged misuse of funds in SCERT's Open and Distance Learning cell, including irregular study centres and spending without government clearance. The money laundering case follows an FIR registered in May 2023 on the directions of the Assam Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell.
08/03/2025
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to former IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma, the prime accused in the Rs 105 crore SCERT scam in Assam. The decision came after the Gauhati High Court had earlier denied her bail plea. She had been in custody since her arrest in Ajmer in May 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 2010 batch, Assam-Meghalaya cadre | |
| Joined service on 25/05/1992 | |
| Served in various administrative positions across Assam including Circle Officer, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director, and Joint Secretary |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.A (Economics) | Assam Government |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | Bijeta Sharma |
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| Son-in-law | Ajit Pal Singh |
Career
| Joined service on 25/05/1992. | |
| Promoted to Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Assam-Meghalaya cadre, 2010 batch. | |
| Served as Executive Chairman-cum-Director, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Assam, from 2017 to 2020. | |
| Retired in November 2024. | |
| Suspended in March 2023 in connection with financial irregularities and misappropriation of funds | |
| Arrested on 09/05/2023 in Ajmer in connection with Rs 105 crore SCERT scam | |
| Granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in March 2025 in the SCERT scam case after the Gauhati High Court had earlier rejected her bail plea. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sewali Devi Sharma, an Indian civil servant, was involved in a scam worth Rs. 105 crores during her time at SCERT. | |
| 2. She completed various training programs related to governance and technology on specific dates. | |
| 3. She held positions such as Circle Officer, Extra Assistant Commissioner, and Administrative Officer in various locations in Assam. | |
| 4. Over the years, she served as Deputy Director, Special Officer, and Sub Divisional Officer in different departments. | |
| 5. Her roles expanded to include Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary, and finally Secretary in the Education sector. | |
| 6. In 2021, she served as Secretary to the Government of Assam in the Agriculture Department. | |
| 7. She was promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre in July 2021. | |
| 8. She was arrested on 09/05/2023 in Ajmer along with her son-in-law Ajit Pal Singh and another person in connection with the Rs 105 crore SCERT scam. | |
| 9. She was suspended prior to her arrest in the SCERT scam case. | |
| 10. During her tenure at SCERT (2017-2020), she opened five bank accounts without government approval and was the sole signatory, violating the Assam Financial Responsibility and Budget Management Act | |
| 11. She allegedly expanded the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programme from 59 approved institutions to 347 study centres and enrolled 1,06,828 trainees to collect more funds | |
| 12. Of Rs 115 crore received in fees, she allegedly spent over Rs 105 crore without obtaining financial sanction from the state government | |
| 13. Contracts worth crores were allegedly awarded to entities owned or controlled by her family members and associates without proper tender procedures | |
| 14. She was arrested along with her contractor son-in-law Ajit Pal Singh and another person Rahul Amin | |
| 15. Assam Congress leader Rajesh Joshi and five other persons were also arrested in connection with the scam | |
| 16. Investigation revealed she possessed assets 368% more than her known income sources | |
| 17. She was arrested on 09/05/2023 in Ajmer along with her son-in-law Ajit Pal Singh and another person Rahul Amin in connection with the Rs 105 crore SCERT scam. | |
| 18. Police had earlier chargesheeted her for alleged possession of disproportionate assets valued at about Rs 5.7 crore. |
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