About Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi has held 18 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Chennai; Principal Secretary To Government, T.N. Urban Dev Project; Principal Secy, Agri & Cooperation Deptt. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Principal Secy, Agri & Cooperation Deptt.
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Tamil Nadu, a position held since 01 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi's educational qualifications on record include Electronics. 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.E. | Electronics | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 15/05/2023 - 01/07/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | T.N. Urban Dev Project | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 09/05/2021 - 14/05/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Agri & Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 30/01/2017 - 08/05/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 21/05/2013 - 29/01/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary | Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 20/05/2011 - 21/05/2013 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Water Resources Deptt Water Supply & Drainage Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 18/05/2010 - 20/05/2011 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2009 - 18/05/2010 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 05/09/2007 - 01/01/2009 |
| 10 | Director | Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 02/01/2007 - 05/09/2007 |
| 11 | District Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/06/2006 - 02/01/2007 |
| 12 | District Collector | Cuddalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/07/2003 - 01/01/2006 |
| 13 | District Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 13/07/2003 |
| 14 | District Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 15 | Commissioner | Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 12/02/1999 - 11/06/2001 |
| 16 | Additional Collector | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1997 - 12/02/1999 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1994 - 01/07/1996 |
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 | 2000-2001 | Junior Level - 1991-94 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 3 | 2005-2006 | Infrastructure Development and Institutional Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2009-2010 | Management of Natural Resources | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 5 | 2012-2013 | 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 Gagandeep Singh Bedi belong to?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1993, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi's age?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi is 58 years old, born on 09 September 1968.
What is Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi's current posting?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Tamil Nadu since 01 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi held?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi held in one role was 4y 3m as Principal Secy, Agri & Cooperation Deptt.
How was Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gagandeep Singh Bedi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
