About Shri Pankaj Agarwal
Shri Pankaj Agarwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Pankaj Agarwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pankaj Agarwal's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Pankaj Agarwal has held 28 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Power New Delhi; Additional Secy (Acquisition), Defence Defence New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 4m as Chairman & M D, East Zone Elec Dist Co Ltd Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Pankaj Agarwal last served as Secretary, Power New Delhi, until 30 November 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Pankaj Agarwal's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg; Building Sc from M.Tech. INDIAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI NEW DELHI. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. INDIAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI NEW DELHI | Building Sc | Grade 'A' | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.P.A. National University of Singapore | Policy Analysis | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Power New Delhi | Centre | Energy / Power | 01/07/2023 - 30/11/2029 |
| 2 | OSD | Power New Delhi | Centre | Energy / Power | 14/06/2023 - 30/06/2023 |
| 3 | Additional Secy (Acquisition) | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 24/01/2022 - 14/06/2023 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 04/11/2020 - 23/01/2022 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 06/08/2019 - 03/11/2020 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Narmada Valley Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 21/01/2019 - 21/07/2019 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | MSME Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 23/07/2018 - 18/01/2019 |
| 8 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Finance, | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/11/2017 - 22/07/2018 |
| 9 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Water Resources | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 30/08/2016 - 28/11/2017 |
| 10 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Public Health Engineering, | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 01/04/2016 - 24/08/2016 |
| 11 | Commissioner (Food Safety) | Food Safety | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 30/12/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Health Deptt Health Services | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 30/12/2015 - 01/04/2016 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Health Services Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 03/09/2012 - 29/12/2015 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Treasuries & Accounts | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 18/06/2012 - 03/09/2012 |
| 15 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 18/06/2012 - 23/08/2012 |
| 16 | Chairman & M D | East Zone Elec Dist Co Ltd Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 13/01/2010 - 25/06/2011 |
| 17 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2009 - 09/01/2010 |
| 18 | Managing Director | M.P. Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co Ltd Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 26/02/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 19 | Managing Director | M.P. Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co Ltd Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2005 - 25/02/2008 |
| 20 | Chairman & M D | East Zone Elec Dist Co Ltd Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 21/10/2004 - 25/02/2008 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 27/08/2004 - 31/12/2004 |
| 22 | District Collector | Sidhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/06/2002 - 26/08/2004 |
| 23 | District Collector | Shahdol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 04/06/2002 |
| 24 | District Collector | Shahdol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 25 | C E O | Narsinghpur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/06/1998 - 01/06/1999 |
| 26 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 27 | Executive Dir | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1997 - 01/08/1997 |
| 28 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/09/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 29 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/1994 - 01/09/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Infrastructure Development and Institutional Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2006-2007 | Basic Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Policy Analysis and Decision Making | National Academy of Audit & Accounts | Shimla | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pankaj Agarwal belong to?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1992, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pankaj Agarwal's age?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal is 56 years old, born on 19 November 1969.
What was Shri Pankaj Agarwal's last posting?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal last served as Secretary, Power New Delhi until 30 November 2029.
How many years has Shri Pankaj Agarwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pankaj Agarwal held?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Pankaj Agarwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pankaj Agarwal held in one role was 3y 4m as Chairman & M D, East Zone Elec Dist Co Ltd Madhya Pradesh.
What is Shri Pankaj Agarwal's educational qualification?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal holds the following qualifications: M.Tech. INDIAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI NEW DELHI, M.P.A. National University of Singapore.
How was Shri Pankaj Agarwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pankaj Agarwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
