About Shri Pankaj Joshi
Shri Pankaj Joshi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Pankaj Joshi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pankaj Joshi's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 36 years of service, Shri Pankaj Joshi has held 22 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar; Additional Chief Secretary To C M, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar; Additional Chief Secretary, Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Additional Chief Secretary To C M, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
Shri Pankaj Joshi last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar, until 31 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Pankaj Joshi's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech.; Water R Dev from M.Tech.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | Water R Dev | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/02/2025 - 31/10/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To C M | Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 15/09/2021 - 31/01/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 07/12/2019 - 31/03/2020 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 30/08/2019 - 30/11/2019 |
| 5 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 09/07/2017 - 14/07/2017 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/09/2016 - 29/08/2019 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 20/09/2016 - 09/07/2017 |
| 8 | On Training | Social Justice & Empowerment National Defence College | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 07/01/2013 - 06/12/2013 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Social Justice & Empowerment | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 11/04/2011 - 06/01/2013 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 06/01/2010 - 11/04/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 16/03/2007 - 06/01/2010 |
| 12 | Municipal Commissioner | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 25/08/2005 - 16/03/2007 |
| 13 | Municipal Commissioner | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 12/02/2005 - 24/08/2005 |
| 14 | District Collector | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/12/2003 - 11/02/2005 |
| 15 | Municipal Commissioner | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 03/05/2002 - 08/12/2003 |
| 16 | Jt Commissioner | Dte of Public Grievances | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 01/01/2002 - 02/05/2002 |
| 17 | Jt Commissioner | Dte of Public Grievances | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 01/12/2000 - 31/12/2001 |
| 18 | Municipal Commissioner | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/05/1999 - 01/12/2000 |
| 19 | District Collector | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/1997 - 01/05/1999 |
| 20 | District Dev Officer | Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/1994 - 01/01/1997 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Youth Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/08/1993 - 01/04/1994 |
| 22 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1991 - 01/08/1993 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Phase V Mid Career Training Programme 2017 | 25/09/2017 | 13/10/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996-1997 | Junior Level - 1987- 90 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 3 |
| 2 | 2001-2002 | Middle Level - 1985 - 91 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 3 | 2002-2003 | Basic Course on Computer Applications | National Informatics Centre | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2003-2004 | Basic Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2007-2008 | IT Management and Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UPIPA,NAINITAL PUB ADM |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pankaj Joshi belong to?
Shri Pankaj Joshi is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1989, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pankaj Joshi's age?
Shri Pankaj Joshi is 60 years old, born on 19 October 1965.
What was Shri Pankaj Joshi's last posting?
Shri Pankaj Joshi last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar until 31 October 2025.
How many years has Shri Pankaj Joshi served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pankaj Joshi has 36 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pankaj Joshi held?
Shri Pankaj Joshi has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Pankaj Joshi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pankaj Joshi held in one role was 3y 5m as Additional Chief Secretary To C M, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Pankaj Joshi's educational qualification?
Shri Pankaj Joshi holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., M.Tech..
How was Shri Pankaj Joshi recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pankaj Joshi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
