About Shri Rajesh Aggarwal
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Rajesh Aggarwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 37 years of service, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal has held 22 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities New Delhi; Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi; Additional Secy & F A, Petroleum & Natural Gas New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Deputy Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi.
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal last served as Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities New Delhi, until 28 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's educational qualifications on record include Computer System from Graduate. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Computer System | 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 | Secretary | Social Justice & Empowerment Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 17/09/2022 - 28/10/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/09/2021 - 15/09/2022 |
| 3 | Additional Secy & F A | Petroleum & Natural Gas New Delhi | Centre | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 18/12/2019 - 23/09/2021 |
| 4 | Director General | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dte Gen of Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 17/09/2018 - 18/12/2019 |
| 5 | Director General | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 10/07/2018 - 17/09/2018 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 06/06/2016 - 09/07/2018 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Finance Financial Services | Centre | Finance / Finance | 20/01/2015 - 06/06/2016 |
| 8 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 16/05/2011 - 19/01/2015 |
| 9 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 03/05/2011 - 15/05/2011 |
| 10 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 28/09/2010 - 03/05/2011 |
| 11 | Secretary | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 04/07/2009 - 28/09/2010 |
| 12 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 13/06/2009 - 03/07/2009 |
| 13 | Additional C E O | National Internet Exchange(NIXI) | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 02/06/2007 - 12/06/2009 |
| 14 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/03/2007 - 31/05/2007 |
| 15 | Director | Election Commission of India | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 14/10/2003 - 14/02/2007 |
| 16 | On Compulsory Wait | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 09/06/2003 - 14/10/2003 |
| 17 | Pvt Secy | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 15/02/2002 - 09/06/2003 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/04/1998 - 12/02/2002 |
| 19 | District Collector | Akola | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/1996 - 22/04/1998 |
| 20 | C E O | Jalgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/01/1993 - 03/07/1996 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Ratnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/08/1991 - 29/01/1993 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector | Thane | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/08/1989 - 10/08/1991 |
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 | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 3 |
| 2 | 2001-2002 | Middle Level - 1985 - 91 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | e-Governance Initiatives in Governance | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Improving Governance through Accountability | National Academy of Audit & Accounts | Shimla | 1 |
| 5 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 6 | 2020-2021 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajesh Aggarwal belong to?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1989, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's age?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal is 59 years old, born on 12 November 1966.
What was Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's last posting?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal last served as Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities New Delhi until 28 October 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Aggarwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal has 37 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Aggarwal held?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Aggarwal held in one role was 3y 9m as Deputy Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi.
What is Shri Rajesh Aggarwal's educational qualification?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Rajesh Aggarwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
