About Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani has held 11 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corpn Vadodara; District Collector And District Magistrate, Surat; Municipal Commissioner, Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Rajkot. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Commissioner, D/o technical Education Gandhinagar.
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani is currently serving as Commissioner, D/o technical Education Gandhinagar, a position held since 03 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's educational qualifications on record include English from B.A. Sambalpur Univ.; Political Sc. from M.A. Utkal University. 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. Sambalpur Univ. | English | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Utkal University | Political Sc. | 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 | Commissioner | D/o technical Education Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 03/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 10/10/2022 - 02/04/2023 |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/02/2020 - 02/07/2020 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 22/09/2016 - 01/02/2020 |
| 5 | District Collector | Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - 19/09/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector | Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/04/2013 - 23/02/2015 |
| 7 | District Dev Officer | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/07/2011 - 15/04/2013 |
| 8 | District Dev Officer | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 11/11/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 9 | Assistant Collector | Kachchha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/08/2007 - 10/11/2009 |
| 10 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Kutch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/06/2006 - 10/08/2007 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/08/2005 - 03/06/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 15th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 02/12/2019 | 27/12/2019 |
| 2 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani belong to?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2005, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's age?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani is 50 years old, born on 15 July 1976.
What is Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's current posting?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani is currently serving as Commissioner, D/o technical Education Gandhinagar since 03 April 2023.
How many years has Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani served as an IAS officer?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani held?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani held in one role was 3y 6m as Commissioner, D/o technical Education Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani's educational qualification?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani holds the following qualifications: B.A. Sambalpur Univ., M.A. Utkal University.
How was Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani recruited to the IAS?
Shri Banchha Nidhi Pani was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
