About Shri Saurabh Vijay
Shri Saurabh Vijay is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Saurabh Vijay joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saurabh Vijay's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Saurabh Vijay has held 21 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Dev & Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai City; Principal Secy & Dev Commissioner, Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai; Principal Secy, D/o Cultrue and Tourism, Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 4m as Secretary, Technical Edu.
Shri Saurabh Vijay is currently serving as Principal Secretary (Finance), Finance (Exp.) Mumbai city Maharashtra, a position held since 10 April 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri Saurabh Vijay's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.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.Tech. | Civil Engg | 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 Secretary (Finance) | Finance (Exp.) Mumbai city Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/04/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy & Dev Commissioner | Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 08/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary | Dev & Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 08/06/2023 - 10/04/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | Tourism & Culture Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 30/09/2022 - 08/06/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | D/o Cultrue and Tourism, Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Eco-Tourism | 30/09/2022 - 07/06/2023 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cultural Affairs Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 24/09/2020 - 29/09/2022 |
| 7 | Secretary | Medical Edu & Drugs Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 27/07/2020 - 30/09/2022 |
| 8 | Secretary | Technical Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 25/06/2018 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Secretary | Higher & Tech Edu Deptt Mumbai city | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/06/2018 - 27/07/2020 |
| 10 | Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs World Bank Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Banking | 07/04/2015 - 24/06/2018 |
| 11 | Dir. & Deputy Secy. To Govt. | President's Sectt Urban Development New Delhi New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / President's Secretariat | 27/05/2011 - 07/04/2015 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | President's Sectt | Centre | Staff Officers / President's Secretariat | 27/05/2011 - 30/06/2012 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Mah State Seeds Corpn Akola | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Research & Education | 18/08/2006 - 23/07/2009 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Agri & Animal Husbandry Deptt Mah Agro-Industrial Dev Corpn (MAIDC) Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 18/08/2006 - 26/05/2011 |
| 15 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/06/2005 - 18/08/2006 |
| 16 | Collector | Revenue & Forest Deptt Washim | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/06/2005 - 17/08/2006 |
| 17 | Chief Administrator | City & Industrial Dev Corpn of Maharashtra Ltd (CIDCO) Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 25/06/2004 - 02/06/2005 |
| 18 | Chief Executive | Zila Parishad Akola | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/03/2003 - 24/06/2004 |
| 19 | C E O | Zila Parishad Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 10/05/2002 - 09/03/2003 |
| 20 | Assistant Collector | Revenue & Forest Deptt Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/08/2000 - 09/05/2002 |
| 21 | On Training | Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Training / Training | 19/07/1999 - 27/07/2000 |
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 | 2009-2010 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | MANDATORY TRAINING IAS PHASE IV | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Saurabh Vijay belong to?
Shri Saurabh Vijay is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1998, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saurabh Vijay's age?
Shri Saurabh Vijay is 51 years old, born on 28 February 1975.
What is Shri Saurabh Vijay's current posting?
Shri Saurabh Vijay is currently serving as Principal Secretary (Finance), Finance (Exp.) Mumbai city Maharashtra since 10 April 2024.
How many years has Shri Saurabh Vijay served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saurabh Vijay has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saurabh Vijay held?
Shri Saurabh Vijay has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Shri Saurabh Vijay's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saurabh Vijay held in one role was 8y 4m as Secretary, Technical Edu.
What is Shri Saurabh Vijay's educational qualification?
Shri Saurabh Vijay holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Saurabh Vijay recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saurabh Vijay was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
