About Dr. Neeraj Kharwal
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Uttarakhand cadre. Dr. Neeraj Kharwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 19 years of service, Dr. Neeraj Kharwal has held 11 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce India Trade Promotion Orgn (ITPO); Secretary, Planning Deptt; On Study Leave, chaudhary charan singh university Meerut. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 5m as District Magistrate, Cadre (AIS).
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce India Trade Promotion Orgn (ITPO), until 31 October 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's educational qualifications on record include All Medical Subjects from M.B.B.S. M D University Rohtak; Medicine from M.B.B.S. M D Univ. Rohtak. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. M D University Rohtak | All Medical Subjects | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.B.S. M D Univ. Rohtak | Medicine | - | -- |
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 Commerce India Trade Promotion Orgn (ITPO) | Centre | / | 01/11/2025 - 31/10/2030 |
| 2 | Secretary | Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 16/11/2023 - 31/10/2025 |
| 3 | On Study Leave | chaudhary charan singh university Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/11/2021 - 29/08/2025 |
| 4 | District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2017 - 29/08/2025 |
| 5 | Joint Electoral Officer | Uttarakhand | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Law and Justice | 01/04/2016 - 31/03/2017 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/11/2015 - 31/03/2017 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Medical Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 25/02/2014 - 30/10/2015 |
| 8 | District Magistrate | Rudraprayag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 13/04/2012 - 24/02/2014 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate | Dehradun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/10/2011 - 12/04/2012 |
| 10 | N.A. | Uttaranchal | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 30/07/2010 - 16/10/2011 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 30/07/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-2024 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution (Offline) | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Neeraj Kharwal belong to?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal is an IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, batch of 2007, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's age?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal is 47 years old, born on 25 September 1979.
What was Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's last posting?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce India Trade Promotion Orgn (ITPO) until 31 October 2030.
How many years has Dr. Neeraj Kharwal served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Neeraj Kharwal held?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Neeraj Kharwal held in one role was 8y 5m as District Magistrate, Cadre (AIS).
What is Dr. Neeraj Kharwal's educational qualification?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. M D University Rohtak, M.B.B.S. M D Univ. Rohtak.
How was Dr. Neeraj Kharwal recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Neeraj Kharwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
