Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas has held 22 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Home Affairs Home New Delhi; Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi; Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 1m as Commissioner, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt M.P. Housing Board.
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas last served as Additional Secy, Home Affairs Home New Delhi, until 30 May 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's educational qualifications on record include Electronics and Communication from B.E. Gujarat University; Electronics and Communication from M.E. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Indian Institute of Science Bangaluru. The officer has completed 12 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Gujarat University | Electronics and Communication | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.E. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Indian Institute of Science Bangaluru | Electronics and Communication | First with Distinction | -- |
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 Secy | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 26/10/2024 - 30/05/2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 10/08/2022 - 26/10/2024 |
| 3 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 31/05/2021 - 09/08/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 11/05/2020 - 30/08/2020 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Energy Deptt M.P. State Electricity Bd Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 26/08/2019 - 17/06/2020 |
| 6 | Commissioner Of Health | Public Health & Family Welfare Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 15/01/2019 - 02/11/2019 |
| 7 | Secretary/ CEO | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt M.P. Rural Road Dev Auth Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 27/02/2017 - 14/01/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt M.P. Housing Board | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 07/08/2014 - 30/08/2020 |
| 9 | Chairman & M D | M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co Ltd Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 09/02/2012 - 07/08/2014 |
| 10 | Chairman & M D | Energy Deptt M.P. Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Co Ltd Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 13/05/2011 - 09/02/2012 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Finance Deptt Asian Development Bank | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Banking | 29/05/2010 - 13/05/2011 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Spl Secy | Finance Deptt Institutional Finance & EAP | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 25/02/2010 - 13/05/2011 |
| 13 | Director | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Gandhinagar | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Textiles / Textiles | 03/07/2007 - 24/02/2010 |
| 14 | District Collector | O/o D M & Collector Mandsaur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/01/2006 - 03/07/2007 |
| 15 | District Collector | Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2005 - 18/01/2006 |
| 16 | District Collector | Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/01/2004 - 31/12/2004 |
| 17 | Project Dir | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/09/2003 - 04/01/2003 |
| 18 | Municipal Commissioner | Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/06/2002 - 03/09/2003 |
| 19 | C E O | Dewas | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/07/2001 - 31/05/2002 |
| 20 | C E O | Dhar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/09/2000 - 01/07/2001 |
| 21 | C E O | Rewa | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/06/2000 - 25/09/2000 |
| 22 | Admn Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1998 - 01/06/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
| 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 | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Urban Management | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Infrastructure and Development Finance | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2010-2011 | Negotiating Strategies & Public Private Partnership | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 5 | 2013-2014 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 6 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 7 | 2016-2017 | Fiscal Policy and Macro-economic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 8 | 2017-2018 | Financial Market Regulation | NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad (Telangana) | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas belong to?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1996, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's age?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas is 55 years old, born on 28 August 1971.
What was Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's last posting?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas last served as Additional Secy, Home Affairs Home New Delhi until 30 May 2026.
How many years has Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas held?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas held in one role was 6y 1m as Commissioner, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt M.P. Housing Board.
What is Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas's educational qualification?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas holds the following qualifications: B.E. Gujarat University, M.E. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Indian Institute of Science Bangaluru.
How was Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nitesh Kumar Vyas was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
