About Shri Ajay Bhadoo
Shri Ajay Bhadoo is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Ajay Bhadoo joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Bhadoo's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Ajay Bhadoo has held 14 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Commerce & Industry Commerce Delhi; Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi; Joint Secretary, President's Sectt New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as District Collector, Mehsana.
Shri Ajay Bhadoo last served as Additional Secy, Commerce & Industry Commerce Delhi, until 24 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Ajay Bhadoo's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg; Corporate Laws from Master of Business Laws NLSIU Bangalore. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Business Laws NLSIU Bangalore | Corporate Laws | 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 | Additional Secy | Commerce & Industry Commerce Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 06/08/2024 - 24/07/2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 03/10/2022 - 24/07/2024 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | President's Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 25/07/2019 - 02/10/2022 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 17/07/2018 - 19/07/2019 |
| 5 | Vice Chairman & C E O | Guj Maritime Bd | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/09/2016 - 16/07/2018 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Doordarshan | 18/04/2015 - 19/09/2016 |
| 7 | Secy To C M | General Admin Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/02/2015 - 20/09/2016 |
| 8 | Secy To C M | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 07/07/2014 - 25/02/2015 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Guj Infrastructure Dev Bd (GIDB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/07/2014 - 25/02/2015 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 12/07/2011 - 06/07/2014 |
| 11 | District Collector | Mehsana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/03/2007 - 11/07/2011 |
| 12 | District Dev Officer | Mahesana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 06/06/2006 - 05/03/2007 |
| 13 | District Dev Officer | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/05/2003 - 05/06/2006 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/08/2001 - 28/04/2003 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/08/2000 - 13/08/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
| 2 | 2016 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2016 for IAS officers | 27/06/2016 | 22/07/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009-2010 | IT Management & Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Bhadoo belong to?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1999, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Bhadoo's age?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo is 55 years old, born on 11 February 1971.
What was Shri Ajay Bhadoo's last posting?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo last served as Additional Secy, Commerce & Industry Commerce Delhi until 24 July 2026.
How many years has Shri Ajay Bhadoo served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Bhadoo held?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Bhadoo's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Bhadoo held in one role was 4y 4m as District Collector, Mehsana.
What is Shri Ajay Bhadoo's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo holds the following qualification: Master of Business Laws NLSIU Bangalore.
How was Shri Ajay Bhadoo recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Bhadoo was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
