Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya has held 23 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include On Study Leave Abroad, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Power & NES Department; Secretary To Chief Minister, Government of National capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Chief Minister's Sectt New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Principal Secy, D/o Finance, Civil Secretariat, J&K Srinagar.
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/o Finance, Civil Secretariat, J&K Srinagar, a position held since 16 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's educational qualifications on record include Instrumentation from B.Tech. IIT Karagpur; Finance from Certificate Edx Georgetown 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.Tech. IIT Karagpur | Instrumentation | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Certificate Edx Georgetown University | Finance | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | Certificate University of Texas System | Energy Studies | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Certificate course French Ministry of Education Paris ECOLE NL. ADMN | Management | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.A. I G N O U New Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI | Economics | First | -- |
| 6 | -- | Certificate Not Applicable | Economic Dev. | - | -- |
| 7 | -- | Certificate course Not Applicable | Economic Dev. | Awarded | -- |
| 8 | -- | Certificate course University of VIRGINIA University of Virginia | History | Awarded | -- |
| 9 | -- | Masters in Public Policy Johns Hopkins Univ. United States John Hopkins School of Public Health | Energy Studies | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 Finance, Civil Secretariat, J&K Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Financial Planning | 16/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/08/2022 - 25/05/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Power & NES Department | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 31/01/2022 - 24/08/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Government of National capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Chief Minister's Sectt New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 04/05/2021 - 30/01/2022 |
| 5 | Chairperson | Government of National capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Bd (DSSSB) New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 23/08/2020 - 03/05/2021 |
| 6 | Awaiting Orders Of Adjustment | Government of National capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/08/2020 - 22/08/2020 |
| 7 | Adviser/Sr Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs U S A | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 12/06/2017 - 11/08/2020 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | New & Renewable Energy | Centre | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 31/03/2016 - 11/06/2017 |
| 9 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/09/2013 - 31/03/2016 |
| 10 | PS To Minister | Food Processing Industries | Centre | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 06/03/2013 - 22/09/2013 |
| 11 | Spl Secy | Art, Culture & Language Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 04/05/2012 - 06/03/2013 |
| 12 | Spl Secy To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 04/05/2012 - 06/03/2013 |
| 13 | Secretary | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 05/07/2010 - 04/05/2012 |
| 14 | Additional Secy | National Capital Regn(NCR) N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 30/12/2008 - 05/07/2010 |
| 15 | Additional C E O | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 01/01/2008 - 09/06/2010 |
| 16 | Additional C E O | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 15/10/2007 - 09/06/2010 |
| 17 | Secretary | Social Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 16/12/2005 - 15/10/2007 |
| 18 | Secy To C M | Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 16/12/2005 - 15/10/2007 |
| 19 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 16/11/2004 - 16/12/2005 |
| 20 | Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Sectt Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 30/10/2004 - 16/11/2004 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | West Siang (Aru. Pradesh) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/02/2004 - 30/10/2004 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Lower Dibang Valley (Aru. Pradesh) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/01/2002 - 26/02/2004 |
| 23 | OSD To Minister | Urban Dev Deptt Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 10/09/2001 - 10/01/2002 |
| 24 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | West Siang (Aru. Pradesh) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 10/09/2001 |
| 25 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 01/08/2000 |
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 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006-2007 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management Techniques | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya belong to?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 1998, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's age?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya is 52 years old, born on 14 April 1974.
What is Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's current posting?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/o Finance, Civil Secretariat, J&K Srinagar since 16 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya served as an IAS officer?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya held?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya held in one role was 3y 3m as Principal Secy, D/o Finance, Civil Secretariat, J&K Srinagar.
What is Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya's educational qualification?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Karagpur, Certificate Edx Georgetown University, Certificate University of Texas System, Certificate course French Ministry of Education Paris ECOLE NL. ADMN, M.A. I G N O U New Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI, Certificate Not Applicable, Certificate course Not Applicable, Certificate course University of VIRGINIA University of Virginia, Masters in Public Policy Johns Hopkins Univ. United States John Hopkins School of Public Health.
How was Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya recruited to the IAS?
Shri Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
