About Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji has held 22 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Punjab Civil Secretariat Punjab; Secretary And Director General, Housing Deptt Government of Haryana; Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Development Authority Government of Haryana Panchkula. The longest single tenure was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Union Territory of Chandigarh Chandigarh Admin Chandigarh.
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji is currently serving as Administrative Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab, a position held since 03 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.. 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. MUMBAI | Electrical Engg. | Second | -- |
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 | Administrative Secretary | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Punjab Civil Secretariat Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 30/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary And Director General | Housing Deptt Government of Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 09/05/2022 - 02/11/2023 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Metropolitan Development Authority Government of Haryana Panchkula | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 19/07/2021 - 02/11/2023 |
| 5 | Chief Administrator | Government of Haryana Panchkula | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 08/02/2021 - 02/11/2023 |
| 6 | Secretary And Director General | Technical Edu Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 24/01/2020 - 08/02/2021 |
| 7 | Secretary And Director General | Higher Education Deptt. Government of Haryana Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 24/01/2020 - 08/02/2021 |
| 8 | Excise Commissioner & Secy | Excise & Taxation Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 31/12/2019 - 23/01/2020 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Government of Haryana Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Culture | 16/11/2018 - 01/01/2020 |
| 10 | Director & Spl Secy | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 08/11/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Har Seeds Dev Corpn Ltd Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 08/11/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Union Territory of Chandigarh Chandigarh Admin Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/10/2015 - 29/10/2018 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Jind | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/11/2014 - 29/10/2015 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Panipat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/02/2014 - 25/11/2014 |
| 15 | Commissioner | Municipal Corporation Government of Haryana Panipat | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 06/02/2014 - 01/05/2014 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Jhajjar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/11/2011 - 06/02/2014 |
| 17 | Administrator | Har Urban Dev Auth (HUDA) Faridabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 29/08/2011 - 31/10/2011 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Government of Haryana Rewari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/02/2011 - 03/08/2011 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Government of Haryana Sonepat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/06/2008 - 14/02/2011 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Government of Haryana Karnal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/05/2008 - 02/06/2008 |
| 21 | ADC Cum CEO | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Jhajjar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/07/2006 - 23/05/2008 |
| 22 | S D O (C) | Government of Haryana Sonepat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2005 - 10/07/2006 |
| 23 | Assistant Commissioner | Panipat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2004 - 25/07/2005 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2003 - 06/08/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji belong to?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2003, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji's age?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji is 47 years old, born on 01 January 1979.
What is Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji's current posting?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji is currently serving as Administrative Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Punjab since 03 March 2025.
How many years has Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji served as an IAS officer?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji held?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji held in one role was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Union Territory of Chandigarh Chandigarh Admin Chandigarh.
How was Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji recruited to the IAS?
Shri Joshi Ajit Balaji was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
