About Shri Vishal Chauhan
Shri Vishal Chauhan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Sikkim cadre. Shri Vishal Chauhan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vishal Chauhan's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Vishal Chauhan has held 26 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Member (Admin), Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi; Member (Admin), Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Vishal Chauhan last served as Member (Admin), Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi, until 05 November 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Vishal Chauhan's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.; Indl Engg. from PG Diploma MUMBAI National Institute of Industrial Engineering. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma MUMBAI National Institute of Industrial Engineering | Indl Engg. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. King's College London King's College London | Public Policy & Mgmt | 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 | Member (Admin) | Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 06/11/2023 - 05/11/2026 |
| 2 | Member (Admin) | Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 04/10/2023 - 06/11/2023 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/12/2020 - 03/10/2023 |
| 4 | On Foreign Training | London (UK) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | Public Policy / | 15/09/2019 - 30/09/2020 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Health &family welfare Deptt. Secretariat Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 04/07/2019 - 16/11/2020 |
| 6 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 06/10/2017 - 03/07/2019 |
| 7 | Managing Director | UP Power Corporation Limited Lucknow | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Energy / Power | 25/03/2017 - 03/09/2017 |
| 8 | Managing Director | UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Energy / Energy | 25/03/2017 - 30/06/2017 |
| 9 | Secretary | Energy Deptt UP Secretariat Lucknow | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Energy / Energy | 07/10/2016 - 03/09/2017 |
| 10 | Managing Director | UP Power Transmission Corporation Limited Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Energy / Power | 18/06/2015 - 30/06/2017 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Hydro Power Corpn Lucknow | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Energy / Electricity | 18/06/2015 - 30/09/2017 |
| 12 | Divisional Commissioner | Faizabad | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 18/08/2014 - 19/06/2015 |
| 13 | Secretary To Government | D/o Home UP Secretariat Lucknow | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Law & Order | 11/06/2014 - 18/08/2014 |
| 14 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Collectorate Mathura | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 18/04/2013 - 08/06/2014 |
| 15 | Spl. Secretary & Additional. Commissioner. | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development UP Secretariat Lucknow | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 06/09/2012 - 18/04/2013 |
| 16 | N.A. | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 04/09/2012 - 03/09/2017 |
| 17 | Secretary To Government | Agri & Horticulture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 27/07/2010 - 25/08/2012 |
| 18 | Managing Director | D/o Finance, State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Banking | 01/07/2010 - 27/08/2012 |
| 19 | Secretary | Animal Husbandry & Vety Services Deptt Secretariat Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 15/06/2009 - 24/01/2011 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt East Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2007 - 09/06/2009 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Sikkim Precision Industries Limited Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 22/07/2004 - 25/01/2007 |
| 22 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt South Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 07/04/2003 - 25/01/2007 |
| 23 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev Deptt Collectorate Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 14/06/2001 - 06/04/2003 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 09/11/2000 - 07/06/2001 |
| 25 | Project Dir | Renewable Energy Sources | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 24/07/2000 - 09/11/2000 |
| 26 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 24/07/2000 |
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 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011-2012 | Advance Course on World Trade Orgnisation (WTO) | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2023-2024 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution (Offline) | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Certificate course on Regulatory Governance | 4Mn 2Days | |
| 2 | 2003 | BUDGET & BUDGETARY CONTROL FOR DM | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vishal Chauhan belong to?
Shri Vishal Chauhan is an IAS officer of the Sikkim cadre, batch of 1998, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vishal Chauhan's age?
Shri Vishal Chauhan is 51 years old, born on 01 December 1974.
What was Shri Vishal Chauhan's last posting?
Shri Vishal Chauhan last served as Member (Admin), Road Transport & Highways National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) New Delhi until 05 November 2026.
How many years has Shri Vishal Chauhan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vishal Chauhan has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vishal Chauhan held?
Shri Vishal Chauhan has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Shri Vishal Chauhan's educational qualification?
Shri Vishal Chauhan holds the following qualifications: PG Diploma MUMBAI National Institute of Industrial Engineering, M.Sc. King's College London King's College London.
How was Shri Vishal Chauhan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vishal Chauhan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
