About Shri Maneesh Garg
Shri Maneesh Garg is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Shri Maneesh Garg joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Maneesh Garg's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Maneesh Garg has held 28 recorded postings across 26 locations. Past roles include Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi; Chief Electoral Officer, Elections Deptt Shimla; Principal Secy, Shimla. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y as Joint Secretary, Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi.
Shri Maneesh Garg last served as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi, until 01 September 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Maneesh Garg's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. 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.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 02/09/2024 - 01/09/2028 |
| 2 | Chief Electoral Officer | Elections Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 09/06/2022 - 01/09/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 26/05/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Electoral Officer | Elections Deptt Election Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 07/12/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 19/05/2015 - 18/05/2022 |
| 6 | Secretary | Home & Vigilance Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 18/11/2014 - 18/05/2015 |
| 7 | Divisional Commissioner | Division Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 18/11/2014 - 29/04/2015 |
| 8 | N.A. | London (UK) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 13/09/2013 - 18/11/2014 |
| 9 | Secretary | Language, Art & Culture Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 18/02/2013 - 13/09/2013 |
| 10 | Adviser (Plan Coord) | Planning Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 18/02/2013 - 13/09/2013 |
| 11 | Director | Public Finance Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/01/2013 - 16/09/2013 |
| 12 | Secretary | Public Enterprises Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Public Enterprises | 02/01/2013 - 13/09/2013 |
| 13 | Divisional Commissioner | Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 28/12/2012 - 02/01/2013 |
| 14 | Divisional Commissioner | Himachal Pradesh Dharamsala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 27/04/2012 - 02/01/2013 |
| 15 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Himachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/01/2012 - 02/01/2013 |
| 16 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt Himachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 15/10/2011 - 02/01/2012 |
| 17 | Director | Treasuries & Accounts | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 15/10/2011 - 02/01/2012 |
| 18 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 17/07/2011 - 15/10/2011 |
| 19 | Managing Director | HP Minorities Fin & Dev Corpn Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 08/11/2010 - 30/11/2010 |
| 20 | Director | Social Justice & Empowerment Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 10/06/2009 - 17/08/2011 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | Chamba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/01/2008 - 10/06/2009 |
| 22 | Managing Director | State Enterprises Deptt Electronics Dev Corpn Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 18/04/2007 - 16/01/2008 |
| 23 | Deputy Commissioner | Bilaspur (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2005 - 07/04/2007 |
| 24 | Managing Director | Electronics Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 20/05/2005 - 07/07/2005 |
| 25 | Spl Secy | Industries & IT Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 25/10/2004 - 06/07/2005 |
| 26 | Director & Additional Secy | Vigilance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 15/09/2004 - 25/10/2004 |
| 27 | Deputy Commissioner | Kinnaur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2002 - 02/09/2004 |
| 28 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mandi (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/01/2000 - 01/04/2002 |
| 29 | S D O | Kullu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/05/1999 - 04/01/2000 |
| 30 | Assistant Commissioner ( Dev) | Nalagarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/08/1998 - 01/05/1999 |
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 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
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 | 2009-2010 | WTO & New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2010-2011 | Social :Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2014-2015 | Enhancing Analytical Skills for Rational Decision Making in Globalised World | ARUN JAITLEY National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2023-2024 | Fiscal Policy: Management and Emerging issues (Offline) | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Maneesh Garg belong to?
Shri Maneesh Garg is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 1996, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Maneesh Garg's age?
Shri Maneesh Garg is 54 years old, born on 10 June 1972.
What was Shri Maneesh Garg's last posting?
Shri Maneesh Garg last served as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi until 01 September 2028.
How many years has Shri Maneesh Garg served as an IAS officer?
Shri Maneesh Garg has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Maneesh Garg held?
Shri Maneesh Garg has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 26 locations.
What is Shri Maneesh Garg's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Maneesh Garg held in one role was 7y as Joint Secretary, Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi.
What is Shri Maneesh Garg's educational qualification?
Shri Maneesh Garg holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Maneesh Garg recruited to the IAS?
Shri Maneesh Garg was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
