About Dr. Manoj Govil
Dr. Manoj Govil is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dr. Manoj Govil joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Over 35 years of service, Dr. Manoj Govil has held 25 recorded postings across 24 locations. Past roles include Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Secretary, Finance Expenditure New Delhi; Secretary, Corporate Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 11m as On Study Leave, Cadre (Study Leave).
Dr. Manoj Govil last served as Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Sectt New Delhi, until 31 March 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Manoj Govil's educational qualifications on record include Public Policy from Masters in Public Policy Princeton University; Computer Sc from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Masters in Public Policy Princeton University | Public Policy | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Princeton University | Economics | - | -- |
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 (Coordination) | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 21/04/2025 - 31/03/2029 |
| 2 | Secretary | Finance Expenditure New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Finance | 21/08/2024 - 21/04/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Corporate Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Corporate Management (New) / Corporate Management (New) | 31/10/2022 - 21/08/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Chief Secretary | Finance Deptt Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2022 - 28/10/2022 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary | D/o Finance, | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/08/2020 - 31/03/2022 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 11/05/2020 - 10/08/2020 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary | Finance | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/11/2017 - 10/05/2020 |
| 8 | Principal Secretary | D/o Public Health Engineering, | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Sanitation | 24/08/2016 - 24/11/2017 |
| 9 | Posting Awaited | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/07/2016 - 23/08/2016 |
| 10 | Adviser to the Executive Director | Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (IMF) Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 09/07/2013 - 08/07/2016 |
| 11 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 12/05/2010 - 05/07/2013 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Secy | Archaeology, Museums & Heritage Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archaeology | 22/09/2009 - 04/05/2010 |
| 13 | Posting Awaited | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/07/2009 - 21/09/2009 |
| 14 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2004 - 05/07/2009 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 03/08/2003 - 31/07/2004 |
| 16 | Director (Budget) | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/06/2002 - 02/08/2003 |
| 17 | District Collector | Mandla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/06/1999 - 09/06/2002 |
| 18 | District Collector | Dhamtari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/07/1998 - 26/06/1999 |
| 19 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 22/06/1998 - 04/07/1998 |
| 20 | Executive Dir, DRDA & E/O CEO, Districtrict Panchayat | DRDA Zila Panchayat Shajapur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 19/03/1997 - 17/06/1998 |
| 21 | Executive Dir | DRDA Khargone | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 19/06/1996 - 17/03/1997 |
| 22 | Project Officer (DRDA) | DRDA Dhar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 22/05/1995 - 17/06/1996 |
| 23 | Sub Divisional Officer | Harda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/01/1994 - 15/05/1995 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | Balaghat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/06/1992 - 17/01/1994 |
| 25 | Assistant Collector (Under Training) | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 15/09/1991 - 27/05/1992 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Gopabandhu Academy of Administration | Bhubaneswar | 2 |
| 2 | 2001-2002 | Middle Level - 1985 - 91 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Manoj Govil belong to?
Dr. Manoj Govil is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1991.
What is Dr. Manoj Govil's age?
Dr. Manoj Govil is 57 years old, born on 20 March 1969.
What was Dr. Manoj Govil's last posting?
Dr. Manoj Govil last served as Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Sectt New Delhi until 31 March 2029.
How many years has Dr. Manoj Govil served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Manoj Govil has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Manoj Govil held?
Dr. Manoj Govil has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 24 locations.
What is Dr. Manoj Govil's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Manoj Govil held in one role was 4y 11m as On Study Leave, Cadre (Study Leave).
What is Dr. Manoj Govil's educational qualification?
Dr. Manoj Govil holds the following qualifications: Masters in Public Policy Princeton University, B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur, Ph. D. Princeton University.
How was Dr. Manoj Govil recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Manoj Govil was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
