About Shri Sanjay Sethi
Shri Sanjay Sethi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Sanjay Sethi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sanjay Sethi's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Sanjay Sethi has held 21 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Minority Affairs National Commission for Minorities (NCM) New Delhi; Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai; Chairman, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Mumbai City. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 16y 9m as Dev Commissioner, Industries Deptt Dte of Industries Mumbai City.
Shri Sanjay Sethi last served as Secretary, Minority Affairs National Commission for Minorities (NCM) New Delhi, until 22 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri Sanjay Sethi's educational qualifications on record include Economics. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Economics | Second | -- |
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 | Minority Affairs National Commission for Minorities (NCM) New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 25/12/2024 - 22/08/2025 |
| 2 | Chairman | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 03/01/2019 - 02/01/2024 |
| 3 | Chairman | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Mumbai City | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 28/12/2018 - 11/06/2023 |
| 4 | Additional Municipal Commissioner | Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/09/2018 - 27/12/2018 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 03/05/2016 - 21/09/2018 |
| 6 | Addl. Metropolitan Commissioner | Mumbai Metro Region Dev Auth (MMRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 26/11/2013 - 03/05/2016 |
| 7 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/09/2012 - 01/09/2013 |
| 8 | Dev Commissioner | Industries Deptt Dte of Industries Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 18/01/2010 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Secretary | Mah Electricity Reg Commission | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 07/09/2009 - 18/01/2010 |
| 10 | Managing Director | State Electricity Bd Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 02/02/2009 - 07/09/2009 |
| 11 | Director | Municipal Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 18/06/2008 - 02/02/2009 |
| 12 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2005 - 18/06/2008 |
| 13 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/06/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 14 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/08/2003 - 01/06/2004 |
| 15 | Divisional Commissioner | Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2002 - 01/08/2003 |
| 16 | District Collector | Dhule | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 17 | District Collector | Dhule | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 18 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/06/1998 - 02/07/1999 |
| 19 | C E O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1996 - 09/06/1998 |
| 20 | C E O | Nanded | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/02/1996 - 01/07/1996 |
| 21 | Project Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1995 - 01/02/1996 |
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 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Integrating Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Infrastructural Projects | Institute for Resource Management and Economic Development | Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Improving Governance through Accountability | 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 Sanjay Sethi belong to?
Shri Sanjay Sethi is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1992, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sanjay Sethi's age?
Shri Sanjay Sethi is 59 years old, born on 23 September 1967.
What was Shri Sanjay Sethi's last posting?
Shri Sanjay Sethi last served as Secretary, Minority Affairs National Commission for Minorities (NCM) New Delhi until 22 August 2025.
How many years has Shri Sanjay Sethi served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sanjay Sethi has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sanjay Sethi held?
Shri Sanjay Sethi has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Sanjay Sethi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sanjay Sethi held in one role was 16y 9m as Dev Commissioner, Industries Deptt Dte of Industries Mumbai City.
How was Shri Sanjay Sethi recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sanjay Sethi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
