About Shri Niraj Verma
Shri Niraj Verma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Niraj Verma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Niraj Verma's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Niraj Verma has held 34 recorded postings across 28 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Law & Justice Justice New Delhi; Officer On Special Duty (OSD), Law & Justice Justice New Delhi; Administrator, Communications Telecommunications (DoT) Universal Services Obligation Fund New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 2m as Deputy Commissioner, Dibrugarh (Assam).
Shri Niraj Verma last served as Secretary, Law & Justice Justice New Delhi, until 31 July 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Niraj Verma's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur; Public Mgmt & Policy. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Kanpur | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. IIM | Public Mgmt & Policy | Outstanding | -- |
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 | Law & Justice Justice New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Justice | 01/09/2025 - 31/07/2029 |
| 2 | Officer On Special Duty (OSD) | Law & Justice Justice New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Law & Justice | 26/08/2025 - 31/08/2025 |
| 3 | Administrator | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) Universal Services Obligation Fund New Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Telecommunication | 06/11/2023 - 26/08/2025 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary | D/o Home | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 13/11/2020 - 30/10/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Department of Personnel | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 12/12/2019 - 16/10/2020 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Power Deptt Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/11/2018 - 16/10/2020 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Urban Development, Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 02/11/2018 - 16/10/2020 |
| 8 | Member | Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) | Centre | / | 15/03/2016 - 22/08/2018 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 05/09/2013 - 14/03/2016 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Development of North Eastern Region | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 23/08/2011 - 05/09/2013 |
| 11 | Commissioner & Secy (IT) | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Communications & Information Technology | 07/01/2010 - 20/08/2011 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2010 - 20/08/2011 |
| 13 | Commissioner & Secy | Sci & Tech Deptt Government of Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/01/2010 - 20/08/2011 |
| 14 | State Project Dir | Assam Rural Infrastructure & Agril Services Project (ARIASP) Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 11/06/2009 - 20/08/2011 |
| 15 | Secretary | Sci & Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 07/05/2008 - 31/12/2009 |
| 16 | Secretary | Planning & Dev Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 06/04/2008 - 04/07/2008 |
| 17 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 04/04/2008 - 06/06/2009 |
| 18 | On Training - India | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/2007 - 31/03/2008 |
| 19 | Secy To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2007 - 31/03/2007 |
| 20 | Secy To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2007 - 31/03/2007 |
| 21 | Secy To C M | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/07/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 22 | E/O Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 20/07/2006 - 31/03/2007 |
| 23 | Project Dir | Agriculture Deptt Assam Rural Infrastructure & Agril Services Project (ARIASP) Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 11/03/2006 - 31/03/2007 |
| 24 | Managing Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/02/2006 - 17/03/2007 |
| 25 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 18/02/2006 - 10/03/2006 |
| 26 | Managing Director | Indl Dev Deptt Tea Trading Corpn of India Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 11/11/2004 - 25/01/2005 |
| 27 | Managing Director | Industries & Commerce Deptt Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 25/08/2004 - 20/02/2006 |
| 28 | Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/08/2004 - 17/02/2006 |
| 29 | Deputy Commissioner | Dibrugarh (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/06/2001 - 24/08/2004 |
| 30 | Managing Director | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 04/09/2000 - 26/06/2001 |
| 31 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/01/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 32 | Jt Chief Electoral Officer | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/03/1999 - 01/01/2000 |
| 33 | Deputy Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/03/1999 - 01/01/2000 |
| 34 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Goalpara (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/1998 - 01/03/1999 |
| 35 | S D O | Hojai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/08/1997 - 22/06/1998 |
| 36 | S D O | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/12/1996 - 14/08/1997 |
| 37 | SDO/SDM | Kokrajar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 19/09/1996 - 27/11/1996 |
| 38 | Assistant Collector & Executive Magistrate (Under Training) | Sivasagar / Sibsagar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/09/1994 - 18/09/1996 |
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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2012-2013 | Governance and Social Policy | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | PGP-PMP | 1Yr |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Niraj Verma belong to?
Shri Niraj Verma is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1994, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Niraj Verma's age?
Shri Niraj Verma is 57 years old, born on 06 July 1969.
What was Shri Niraj Verma's last posting?
Shri Niraj Verma last served as Secretary, Law & Justice Justice New Delhi until 31 July 2029.
How many years has Shri Niraj Verma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Niraj Verma has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Niraj Verma held?
Shri Niraj Verma has held 34 distinct postings over their career, across 28 locations.
What is Shri Niraj Verma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Niraj Verma held in one role was 3y 2m as Deputy Commissioner, Dibrugarh (Assam).
What is Shri Niraj Verma's educational qualification?
Shri Niraj Verma holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur.
How was Shri Niraj Verma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Niraj Verma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
