About Dr. Ashish Vachhani
Dr. Ashish Vachhani is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Ashish Vachhani joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Ashish Vachhani's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 29 years of service, Dr. Ashish Vachhani has held 19 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) PMO New Delhi; Additional Secy, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 9m as Resident Commissioner, Public Deptt Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi.
Dr. Ashish Vachhani last served as Additional Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) PMO New Delhi, until 23 May 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Dr. Ashish Vachhani's educational qualifications on record include Intnl Studies; Botany from B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi University. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Intnl Studies | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi University | Botany | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. JNU | Intnl Studies | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science LONDON SCHOOL ECO & POL.SCI | Public Mgmt | Pass | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science Lodon School of Economics and Political Science | Public Management | 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 Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) PMO New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 13/05/2025 - 23/05/2026 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 19/11/2022 - 13/05/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 24/05/2021 - 19/11/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secy & Resdent Commissioner | Public Deptt Government of Tamil Nadu New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 01/01/2020 - 04/01/2021 |
| 5 | Resident Commissioner | Personnel & General Administration New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 08/01/2019 - 04/01/2021 |
| 6 | Resident Commissioner | Public Deptt Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 08/01/2019 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Secretary To Government | Planning & Dev Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Policy Planning | 24/05/2018 - 05/01/2019 |
| 8 | Secretary | Plg & Prog Implementation Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Policy Planning | 24/05/2018 - 05/01/2019 |
| 9 | Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs Asian Dev Bank (ADB) Manila | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Banking | 23/02/2015 - 22/02/2018 |
| 10 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 06/02/2013 - 13/02/2015 |
| 11 | Deputy Director (Sr.) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/10/2011 - 06/02/2013 |
| 12 | On Ex-India Leave | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/10/2010 - 30/09/2011 |
| 13 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 10/03/2008 - 30/09/2010 |
| 14 | District Collector | Tiruchirapalli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/05/2006 - 01/03/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 08/03/2005 - 22/05/2006 |
| 16 | District Collector | Dharmapuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/06/2004 - 21/02/2005 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 08/01/2001 - 01/06/2004 |
| 18 | Under Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 25/09/2000 - 07/01/2001 |
| 19 | Sub Collector | Sivakasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/10/1999 - 23/09/2000 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/1997 - 30/08/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
| 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 | 2007-2008 | World Trade Organisation and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Ashish Vachhani belong to?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1997, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Ashish Vachhani's age?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani is 56 years old, born on 19 July 1970.
What was Dr. Ashish Vachhani's last posting?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani last served as Additional Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) PMO New Delhi until 23 May 2026.
How many years has Dr. Ashish Vachhani served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Ashish Vachhani held?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Dr. Ashish Vachhani's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Ashish Vachhani held in one role was 7y 9m as Resident Commissioner, Public Deptt Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi.
What is Dr. Ashish Vachhani's educational qualification?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani holds the following qualifications: B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi University, M.Phil. JNU, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science LONDON SCHOOL ECO & POL.SCI, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science Lodon School of Economics and Political Science.
How was Dr. Ashish Vachhani recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Ashish Vachhani was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
