About Shri Vishal Gagan
Shri Vishal Gagan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Vishal Gagan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vishal Gagan's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Vishal Gagan has held 24 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi; Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Odisha. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Vishal Gagan is currently serving as Special Secretary To Government, industries Industries Bhubaneswar, a position held since 22 September 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Vishal Gagan's educational qualifications on record include Geography from Graduate; Geography from B.A. Honours Delhi Unitversity Delhi. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.A. Honours Delhi Unitversity Delhi | Geography | 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 | Special Secretary To Government | industries Industries Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 22/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/05/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 10/02/2020 - 13/05/2022 |
| 4 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 01/05/2017 - 19/07/2019 |
| 5 | Spl Secy/ Secy | Water Resources Deptt Water Resources Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 27/09/2016 - 01/05/2017 |
| 6 | Director | Social Justice & Empowerment Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 05/11/2014 - 11/04/2016 |
| 7 | On Compulsory Wait | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 10/06/2014 - 05/11/2014 |
| 8 | PS To Minister Of State | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Centre | Industries / Small & Village Industry | 01/11/2012 - 10/06/2014 |
| 9 | PS To Minister | Tourism | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 07/09/2012 - 30/10/2012 |
| 10 | Director | Tourism | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 01/07/2012 - 07/09/2012 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Tourism | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 15/03/2012 - 30/06/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Shipping | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 12/10/2009 - 15/03/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Water Resources Deptt Command Area Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 12/02/2008 - 12/10/2009 |
| 14 | Additional Secy | Water Resources Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 18/01/2008 - 12/02/2008 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Energy Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 21/08/2007 - 18/01/2008 |
| 16 | Director | Tourism & Culture Deptt Tourism Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 07/06/2007 - 17/01/2008 |
| 17 | Director | Sports & Youth Services Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 01/01/2007 - 07/06/2007 |
| 18 | Director | Sports & Youth Services Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 11/12/2006 - 01/01/2007 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sambalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2004 - 11/12/2006 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2003 - 13/09/2004 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Small Scale Industries Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/05/2002 - 20/07/2003 |
| 22 | Executive Officer | Orissa Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2002 - 01/05/2002 |
| 23 | Executive Officer | Orissa Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/05/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/1998 - 01/05/2001 |
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 | 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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | PHASE IV MID CAREER TRG.PROG.FOR SR.IAS OFFICERS | 1Mn 23Days | |
| 2 | 2010 | WTO & RELATED MATTERS | 5Days | |
| 3 | 2007 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vishal Gagan belong to?
Shri Vishal Gagan is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1998, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vishal Gagan's age?
Shri Vishal Gagan is 52 years old, born on 24 July 1974.
What is Shri Vishal Gagan's current posting?
Shri Vishal Gagan is currently serving as Special Secretary To Government, industries Industries Bhubaneswar since 22 September 2022.
How many years has Shri Vishal Gagan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vishal Gagan has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vishal Gagan held?
Shri Vishal Gagan has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Vishal Gagan's educational qualification?
Shri Vishal Gagan holds the following qualifications: Graduate, B.A. Honours Delhi Unitversity Delhi.
How was Shri Vishal Gagan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vishal Gagan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
