About Shri Nikhil Gajraj
Shri Nikhil Gajraj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Haryana cadre. Shri Nikhil Gajraj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nikhil Gajraj's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Nikhil Gajraj has held 15 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi; On Compulsory Wait, Heavy Industries New Delhi; PS To Minister, Heavy Industries New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa.
Shri Nikhil Gajraj last served as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi, until 27 August 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Nikhil Gajraj's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT Delhi Delhi IIT; Information Technology from M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Delhi Delhi IIT | Electrical Engg. | Pass | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI | Information Technology | Pass | -- |
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 | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 09/08/2024 - 27/08/2026 |
| 2 | On Compulsory Wait | Heavy Industries New Delhi | Centre | / | 10/06/2024 - 06/08/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Heavy Industries New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 08/07/2021 - 09/06/2024 |
| 4 | PS To Minister | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/08/2019 - 07/07/2021 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 27/11/2018 - 19/08/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 13/08/2018 - 26/11/2018 |
| 7 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Consolidation | 20/07/2018 - 26/11/2018 |
| 8 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 20/07/2018 - 19/08/2019 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Sirsa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/11/2014 - 19/07/2018 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Kurukshetra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/07/2013 - 21/11/2014 |
| 11 | ADC Cum CEO | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Fatehabad | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/06/2012 - 11/07/2013 |
| 12 | ADC Cum CEO | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Hisar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 08/06/2012 - 11/07/2013 |
| 13 | S D O (C) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 08/06/2012 |
| 14 | S D O | Mahendragarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/08/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2008 - 13/08/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
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 Shri Nikhil Gajraj belong to?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj is an IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, batch of 2008, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nikhil Gajraj's age?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj is 44 years old, born on 10 August 1982.
What was Shri Nikhil Gajraj's last posting?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj last served as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi until 27 August 2026.
How many years has Shri Nikhil Gajraj served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nikhil Gajraj held?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Nikhil Gajraj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nikhil Gajraj held in one role was 3y 8m as Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa.
What is Shri Nikhil Gajraj's educational qualification?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Delhi Delhi IIT, M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI.
How was Shri Nikhil Gajraj recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nikhil Gajraj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
