About Dr. Vikrant Pandey
Dr. Vikrant Pandey is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Gujarat cadre. Dr. Vikrant Pandey joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Vikrant Pandey's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. Vikrant Pandey has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Director, Home Affairs Home Inter-state Council Secretariat New Delhi; Collector & Districtrict Magistrate, Revenue Ahmedabad; District Collector, Rajkot. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y as Director, Home Affairs Home Inter-state Council Secretariat New Delhi.
Dr. Vikrant Pandey is currently serving as Secretary To Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar, a position held since 20 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Dr. Vikrant Pandey's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur | Medicine | 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 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 20/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Home Affairs Home Inter-state Council Secretariat New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 03/12/2019 - 02/12/2024 |
| 3 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Revenue Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 03/04/2018 - 31/08/2019 |
| 4 | District Collector | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/05/2016 - 03/04/2018 |
| 5 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - 05/05/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/04/2013 - 23/02/2015 |
| 7 | District Dev Officer | Dahod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/07/2011 - 15/04/2013 |
| 8 | District Dev Officer | Narmada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 07/11/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 9 | Assistant Collector | Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/08/2007 - 07/11/2009 |
| 10 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Rajkot | 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. | 22/08/2005 - 03/06/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Ethics in Public Services | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2021-2022 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Vikrant Pandey belong to?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2005, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Vikrant Pandey's age?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey is 47 years old, born on 22 April 1979.
What is Dr. Vikrant Pandey's current posting?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey is currently serving as Secretary To Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office Gandhinagar since 20 May 2025.
How many years has Dr. Vikrant Pandey served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Vikrant Pandey held?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Dr. Vikrant Pandey's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Vikrant Pandey held in one role was 5y as Director, Home Affairs Home Inter-state Council Secretariat New Delhi.
What is Dr. Vikrant Pandey's educational qualification?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur.
How was Dr. Vikrant Pandey recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Vikrant Pandey was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
