About Shri Vijay Singhal
Shri Vijay Singhal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Vijay Singhal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vijay Singhal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Vijay Singhal has held 13 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Chairman & M D, Mah State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Mumbai; Additional Municipal Commissioner, Greater Mumbai; Commissioner, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 9y 4m as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Greater Mumbai.
Shri Vijay Singhal is currently serving as General Manager, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) Mumbai, a position held since 05 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 7m each.
Shri Vijay Singhal's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg; Construction Mgt from M.Tech.. 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.E. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | Construction Mgt | 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 | General Manager | Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 05/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chairman & M D | Mah State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/02/2021 - 04/06/2023 |
| 3 | Additional Municipal Commissioner | Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/06/2017 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 11/08/2016 - 06/06/2017 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Excise | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 29/07/2015 - 10/08/2016 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Sugar Deptt Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Sugar Industry | 09/07/2011 - 28/07/2015 |
| 7 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/05/2008 - 09/07/2011 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jalgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2005 - 21/05/2008 |
| 9 | District Collector | Hingoli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/04/2003 - 06/06/2005 |
| 10 | C E O | Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 04/10/2001 - 16/04/2003 |
| 11 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 04/10/2001 |
| 12 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/08/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/07/1998 - 06/08/1999 |
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 |
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 | 2015-2016 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | 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 Shri Vijay Singhal belong to?
Shri Vijay Singhal is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vijay Singhal's age?
Shri Vijay Singhal is 55 years old, born on 30 May 1971.
What is Shri Vijay Singhal's current posting?
Shri Vijay Singhal is currently serving as General Manager, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) Mumbai since 05 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Vijay Singhal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vijay Singhal has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vijay Singhal held?
Shri Vijay Singhal has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Vijay Singhal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vijay Singhal held in one role was 9y 4m as Additional Municipal Commissioner, Greater Mumbai.
What is Shri Vijay Singhal's educational qualification?
Shri Vijay Singhal holds the following qualification: M.Tech..
How was Shri Vijay Singhal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vijay Singhal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
