About Shri Alok Tiwari
Shri Alok Tiwari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Alok Tiwari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Alok Tiwari's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Alok Tiwari has held 18 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; PS To Minister, Defence Defence New Delhi; PS To Minister, Defence Defence New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi.
Shri Alok Tiwari last served as Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi, until 26 September 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Alok Tiwari's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech. I I T,KANPUR IIT, KANPUR; Economics from M.Sc. London School of Economics and Pol. Science London London School of Economics Political Science. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. I I T,KANPUR IIT, KANPUR | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics and Pol. Science London London School of Economics Political Science | Economics | Pass | -- |
| 3 | -- | LL.B. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut Meerut JANHIT COLLEGE OF LAW Greater Noida | Law | Second | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) IIT Delhi IIT DELHI | Economics | Awarded | -- |
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 | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 06/08/2024 - 26/09/2026 |
| 2 | PS To Minister | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 18/07/2023 - 06/08/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 27/09/2021 - 18/07/2023 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/08/2020 - 21/09/2021 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Financial Services New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Banking | 15/11/2019 - 21/08/2020 |
| 6 | Deputy Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 22/08/2016 - 14/11/2019 |
| 7 | Special Secretary | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 02/06/2016 - 19/08/2016 |
| 8 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 02/06/2016 - 19/08/2016 |
| 9 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/10/2015 - 01/06/2016 |
| 10 | Special Secretary | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 05/11/2012 - 30/09/2015 |
| 11 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 05/11/2012 - 30/09/2015 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Finance Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/08/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Mathura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 04/06/2012 - 27/08/2012 |
| 14 | Spl Secy To Governor | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/04/2012 - 02/06/2012 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Kanoj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 02/06/2011 - 28/04/2012 |
| 16 | Chief Dev Officer | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 03/07/2010 - 01/06/2011 |
| 17 | Joint Magistrate | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/08/2009 - 02/07/2010 |
| 18 | On Training | Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 15/06/2009 - 07/08/2009 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Varanasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/05/2008 - 12/06/2009 |
| 20 | Assistant Secy | Varanasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/05/2008 - 12/06/2009 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 18/08/2007 - 30/05/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Investigating Economic Crimes in Financial Markets | National Institute of Security Markets | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | PHASE II | 1Mn 26Days | |
| 2 | 2007 | PHASE I | 5Mn 30Days | |
| 3 | 2007 | FOUNDATION COURSE CIVIL SERVICES | 3Mn 13Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Alok Tiwari belong to?
Shri Alok Tiwari is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2007, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Alok Tiwari's age?
Shri Alok Tiwari is 47 years old, born on 23 October 1978.
What was Shri Alok Tiwari's last posting?
Shri Alok Tiwari last served as Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi until 26 September 2026.
How many years has Shri Alok Tiwari served as an IAS officer?
Shri Alok Tiwari has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Alok Tiwari held?
Shri Alok Tiwari has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Alok Tiwari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Alok Tiwari held in one role was 3y 3m as Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi.
What is Shri Alok Tiwari's educational qualification?
Shri Alok Tiwari holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. I I T,KANPUR IIT, KANPUR, M.Sc. London School of Economics and Pol. Science London London School of Economics Political Science, LL.B. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut Meerut JANHIT COLLEGE OF LAW Greater Noida, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) IIT Delhi IIT DELHI.
How was Shri Alok Tiwari recruited to the IAS?
Shri Alok Tiwari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
