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Shikha Goel (IPS)

movie Civil Servant cake 7 March 1969 (Friday) (New Delhi, India)
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Height

5' 6" (168 cm)

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Age

56

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 7 March 1969 (Friday)
Birthplace: New Delhi, India
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: New Delhi, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Vijay Kumar
Children: Son- Tavashya Daughter- Yutika

Education

Schools: Shikha Goel was born and brought up in New Delhi, India
Colleges: Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Education: A bachelor's degree with Honours in Botany from Miranda House A master's degree in Botany from Miranda House An M. Phil in Botany from Miranda House An advanced management programme in Public Policy from the Indian School of Business

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Shikha Goel

  • Shikha Goel was born and brought up in New Delhi, India.
  • She is an IPS officer of the 1994 batch from the Telangana cadre.
  • In an interview, Shikha mentioned that she had been an introverted person since childhood, as her upbringing was very sheltered.
  • After completing her training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, she initially joined the Indian Forest Service in 1995; however, three months later, she moved to the Indian Police Service.
  • For her first assignment as an IPS officer, she was posted in Jammu and Kashmir and served as an assistant superintendent of police.
  • In 1997, Shikha Goel got married to her long-time boyfriend Vijay Kumar, whom she met at Delhi University. In an interview, Goel mentioned that initially her parents were against their relationship; however, later they accepted him.
  • In 1999, she was transferred to the Andhra Pradesh Police and served in various positions.
  • In 2018, as the Additional Commissioner of Police in Telangana, Goel led various initiatives and campaigns focused on mitigating crimes against women.
  • In 2021, Goel was posted as the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) department in Telangana.
  • In 2023, she joined as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), CID, of Telangana State.
  •  As Additional Director General of Police for SHE Teams and Bharosa, Shikha ensured a safe environment for women in Hyderabad. She was the key person in establishing “SHE Teams,” a specialised task force in Hyderabad dedicated to dealing with harassment in public areas.
  • Goel is recognised for her proficiency in combating cybercrime, a growing concern as an increasing number of individuals in India and elsewhere interact with digital platforms.
  • She has also been an advocate for self-defense training for women and children.
  • On 9 January 2023, she took over as the Head of the Women’s Safety Wing of Telangana State Police.
  • On 5 June 2025, Shikha Goel was appointed as the Director of the Cyber Security Bureau. She was also given the full additional charge of Director in the Telangana Forensic Laboratory (FSL).
  • In 2025, Goel was the head of the ” Operation Muskaan,” under which Telangana rescued over 11,280 children and registered 2,378 cases.
  • On 2 October 2025, Shikha Goel was appointed as the Director General, Vigilance & Enforcement, and Ex-Officio Principal Secretary to Government, Telangana, while continuing her work as Director of the Cyber Security Bureau.
  • Shikha has appeared as an honorable guest at various events in Telangana.

    Shikha Goel, as a guest at an event
    Shikha Goel, as a guest at an event
  • Shikha Goel is an avid music lover. In an interview, she mentioned that she always needs music around her.
  • She enjoys reading in her free time.

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