About Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Haryana cadre. Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's domicile state on record is Himachal Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director General, Commerce & Industries Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana; Director, Cadre (AIS); Spl Secy, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 4y 2m as Director General, Commerce & Industries Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana.
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi is currently serving as Director General, Archives & Archaeology Deptt Haryana, a position held since 01 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. Honours Delhi; Economics. 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.A. Honours Delhi | Economics | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JNU,N.DELHI | Economics | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. J.N.U.,N.D. | Economics | 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 | Director General | Archives & Archaeology Deptt Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archives Admn | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director General | Commerce & Industries Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 26/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Ecology | 12/09/2018 - 25/08/2022 |
| 4 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 05/02/2018 - 11/09/2018 |
| 5 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 12/11/2017 - 04/02/2018 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Har Khadi & Village Industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small & Village Industry | 12/11/2017 - 04/02/2018 |
| 7 | Director | SC/ST Welfare Department | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/09/2017 - 11/11/2017 |
| 8 | Director | BC & Minorities Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/09/2017 - 11/11/2017 |
| 9 | Director | Environment Deptt Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 22/08/2017 - 12/09/2017 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Har SC Finance & Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 29/05/2015 - 22/08/2017 |
| 11 | Director & Spl Secy | SC/ST Welfare Department | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 29/05/2015 - 22/08/2017 |
| 12 | N.A. | Dev Auth Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/04/2015 - 22/08/2017 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Rohtak | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/11/2014 - 29/05/2015 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Rohtak | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/11/2014 - 29/05/2015 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Gurgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/07/2013 - 21/11/2013 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Ambala | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 28/10/2011 - 11/07/2013 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Yamuna Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/10/2011 - 11/07/2013 |
| 18 | Secretary | Har School Edu Bd Bhiwani | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 21/03/2010 - 28/10/2011 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt Planning Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 07/11/2009 - 21/03/2010 |
| 20 | District Dev Officer | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 24/03/2008 - 07/11/2009 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/2006 - 24/03/2008 |
| 22 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 11/09/2018 |
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 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
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 Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi belong to?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi is an IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, batch of 2004, with Himachal Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's age?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi is 49 years old, born on 27 July 1977.
What is Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's current posting?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi is currently serving as Director General, Archives & Archaeology Deptt Haryana since 01 January 2024.
How many years has Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi held?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi held in one role was 4y 2m as Director General, Commerce & Industries Deptt Government of Haryana Haryana.
What is Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi's educational qualification?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi, M.Phil. J.N.U.,N.D..
How was Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Shekhar Vidyarthi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
