About Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Manipur cadre. Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi; Deputy Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare; Commissioner-Cum Secy., RD & PR Secretariat Imphal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y as Collector & Districtrict Magistrate, Uttar Pradesh.
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi, until 20 May 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 8m each.
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg.; Indl Engg. from M.Tech. IIT,DELHI. 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. JABALPUR | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT,DELHI | Indl Engg. | 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 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi | Centre | Industries / Industries | 28/05/2025 - 20/05/2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare | Centre | / | 21/05/2021 - 28/05/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | RD & PR Secretariat Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 02/09/2020 - 20/05/2021 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Public Health Engg Deptt (PHED) Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 02/11/2017 - 31/08/2020 |
| 5 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 13/10/2011 - 13/10/2017 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Senapati (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 18/01/2008 - 16/09/2011 |
| 7 | S D O | Ukhrul (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/08/2006 - 18/01/2008 |
| 8 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 07/08/2006 |
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 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
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 Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani belong to?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani is an IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, batch of 2004, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's age?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani is 47 years old, born on 24 January 1979.
What was Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's last posting?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi until 20 May 2026.
How many years has Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani held?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani held in one role was 6y as Collector & Districtrict Magistrate, Uttar Pradesh.
What is Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani's educational qualification?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani holds the following qualification: M.Tech. IIT,DELHI.
How was Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
