About Shri Vikas Garg
Shri Vikas Garg is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Vikas Garg joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vikas Garg's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Vikas Garg has held 28 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Punjab; Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Punjab; Secretary, Transport Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab. The longest single tenure was 14y 5m as Under Suspension, Punjab.
Shri Vikas Garg is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Vikas Garg's educational qualifications on record include Electronics; Integrated Electronics 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. | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | Integrated Electronics | 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 | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Department Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 01/03/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2023 - 01/02/2024 |
| 5 | Secretary | Transport Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 16/04/2022 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Fin Commissioner | Forest & Wild Life Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 13/03/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 7 | Secretary To Government | Health & Family Welfare Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/10/2021 - 15/04/2022 |
| 8 | Registrar | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 13/07/2018 - 06/10/2021 |
| 9 | Director | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Deptt Food & Civil Supplies Mohali | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 27/06/2017 - 12/07/2018 |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 13/05/2017 - 12/07/2018 |
| 11 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 10/06/2014 - 12/05/2017 |
| 12 | Under Suspension | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 08/05/2012 - Till-Date |
| 13 | Managing Director | Punjab Agro-Industries Corpn (PAIC) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Agro Industries | 01/01/2011 - 08/05/2012 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Punjab Agro-Industries Corpn (PAIC) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Agro Industries | 18/11/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
| 15 | Additional Registrar | Co-op Societies Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 21/05/2009 - 18/11/2010 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/05/2009 - 21/05/2009 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/01/2009 - 02/05/2009 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2008 - 27/01/2009 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/03/2007 - 28/08/2008 |
| 20 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2007 - 11/03/2007 |
| 21 | Additional Chief Administrator | Punjab Urban Planning & Dev Auth (PUDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 30/06/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 22 | Chief Administrator | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 26/08/2004 - 27/06/2006 |
| 23 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/11/2003 - 26/08/2004 |
| 24 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Firozpur Division | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2002 - 25/11/2003 |
| 25 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2002 - 01/05/2002 |
| 26 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/01/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 27 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 03/01/2001 |
| 28 | Additional Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/1999 - 01/08/2000 |
| 29 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 22/06/1999 |
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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vikas Garg belong to?
Shri Vikas Garg is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1998, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vikas Garg's age?
Shri Vikas Garg is 56 years old, born on 02 August 1970.
What is Shri Vikas Garg's current posting?
Shri Vikas Garg is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Shri Vikas Garg served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vikas Garg has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vikas Garg held?
Shri Vikas Garg has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Vikas Garg's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vikas Garg held in one role was 14y 5m as Under Suspension, Punjab.
What is Shri Vikas Garg's educational qualification?
Shri Vikas Garg holds the following qualification: M.Tech..
How was Shri Vikas Garg recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vikas Garg was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
