Shobha Asthana, born on January 26, 1956, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 batch, Gujarat cadre. She holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Psychology. Throughout her career, she served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Deputy District Officer, Under Secretary, Deputy Municipal Commissioner, and Director Equivalent. Her most recent position was Director Equivalent at Bhavnagar, Gujarat, from May 1, 1994, to November 1, 1994.