About Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi has held 18 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 9y 11m as Additional Secy, General Admin Deptt Gandhinagar.
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, a position held since 01 November 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. Rajasthan University; Finance from Master in Business Administration Duke University. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Rajasthan University | Electronics | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master in Business Administration Duke University | Finance | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | LL.B. Gujarat University | Law | 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 | Principal Secy | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/11/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 30/08/2019 - 09/07/2022 |
| 3 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 15/06/2015 - 29/08/2019 |
| 4 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 21/02/2014 - 14/06/2015 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | General Admin Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Services | 09/08/2012 - 09/07/2022 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Guj Water Infrastructure Co Ltd (GWIL) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 09/08/2012 - 09/07/2022 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 28/06/2012 - 09/08/2012 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/06/2012 - 27/06/2012 |
| 9 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 05/07/2010 - 31/05/2012 |
| 10 | Director | Estt. Golder Jublilee Sectt. Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/12/2009 - 04/07/2010 |
| 11 | Additional Secy | Home Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Law & Order | 11/02/2009 - 04/07/2010 |
| 12 | OSD To Minister | Sports, Youth Services & Cultural Activities Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 24/03/2008 - 04/07/2010 |
| 13 | District Collector | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/08/2007 - 24/03/2008 |
| 14 | District Collector | Kutch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/06/2006 - 02/08/2007 |
| 15 | District Collector | Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/02/2004 - 03/04/2006 |
| 16 | District Dev Officer | Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 21/04/2002 - 19/02/2004 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/08/2001 - 20/04/2002 |
| 18 | Spl District Dev Officer | Bhuj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 15/03/2001 - 06/08/2001 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 14/03/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1998 Batch | 16/06/2007 | 08/08/2007 |
| 2 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2015 | 06/04/2015 | 22/05/2015 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Management of Natural Resources | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 3 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2014-2015 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi belong to?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1998, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's age?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi is 53 years old, born on 01 July 1973.
What is Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's current posting?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Sachivalaya Gandhinagar since 01 November 2023.
How many years has Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi held?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi held in one role was 9y 11m as Additional Secy, General Admin Deptt Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi's educational qualification?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi holds the following qualifications: B.E. Rajasthan University, Master in Business Administration Duke University, LL.B. Gujarat University.
How was Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dhananjay Dwivedi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
