About Shri Anurag Goel
Shri Anurag Goel is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Anurag Goel joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Anurag Goel's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Anurag Goel has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt Bodoland Territorial Cl (BTC) Assam; Commissioner & Secy, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner Of Taxes, Assam. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Commissioner & Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Anurag Goel is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secy, Elections Deptt Assam, a position held since 30 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Anurag Goel's educational qualifications on record include Electronics. The officer has completed 9 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 | Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secy | Elections Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 30/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt Bodoland Territorial Cl (BTC) Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 09/02/2022 - 29/06/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/04/2018 - 08/02/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner Of Taxes | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 14/10/2015 - 31/03/2018 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 04/11/2014 - 13/10/2015 |
| 6 | Commissioner & Secy | Information Tech Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 02/05/2012 - 03/11/2014 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Secy | Sci & Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/01/2012 - 02/05/2012 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Municipal Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 15/02/2010 - 16/08/2011 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Goalpara (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 27/05/2008 - 15/02/2010 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Karimganj (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/10/2005 - 27/05/2008 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Karbi Anglong (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/03/2003 - 03/10/2005 |
| 12 | Additional Commissioner | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 11/10/2002 - 24/03/2003 |
| 13 | Project Dir | Kokrajar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/08/2001 - 10/10/2002 |
| 14 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Tinsukia (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/03/2000 - 01/08/2001 |
| 15 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/1998 - 01/03/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
| 2 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Infrastructure Development and Institutional Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Quantitative Methods & Operational Research for Public Policy & Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2010-2011 | Public Private Partnership in Urban Development | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 1 |
| 5 | 2012-2013 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Anurag Goel belong to?
Shri Anurag Goel is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1996, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Anurag Goel's age?
Shri Anurag Goel is 55 years old, born on 24 August 1971.
What is Shri Anurag Goel's current posting?
Shri Anurag Goel is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secy, Elections Deptt Assam since 30 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Anurag Goel served as an IAS officer?
Shri Anurag Goel has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Anurag Goel held?
Shri Anurag Goel has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Anurag Goel's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Anurag Goel held in one role was 3y 10m as Commissioner & Secy, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri Anurag Goel recruited to the IAS?
Shri Anurag Goel was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
