About Shri Vishesh Garhpale
Shri Vishesh Garhpale is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Vishesh Garhpale joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vishesh Garhpale's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Vishesh Garhpale has held 23 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India Madhya Pradesh; General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Bhopal; Commissioner, Sericulture Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 10m as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Bhopal.
Shri Vishesh Garhpale last served as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India Madhya Pradesh, until 07 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 10m each.
Shri Vishesh Garhpale's educational qualifications on record include Computer Science and Engineering from B.E. Bhopal University Rajeev Gandhi PV Bhopal; Public Policy from M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI. 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.E. Bhopal University Rajeev Gandhi PV Bhopal | Computer Science and Engineering | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI | Public Policy | Pass | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. IIM INDORE IIM INDORE | Investment Banking | Pass | -- |
| 4 | -- | LL.B. Barkatulla Univerity Bhopal University College | Law | 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 | General Manager | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India Madhya Pradesh | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 15/07/2025 - 07/09/2025 |
| 2 | General Manager | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Bhopal | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 08/09/2022 - 15/07/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Sericulture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Sericulture | 18/02/2022 - 07/09/2022 |
| 4 | Director | MSME Deptt. Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 14/10/2021 - 07/09/2022 |
| 5 | Managing Director | M.P. Small Industries Corpn (Laghu Udyog Nigam) Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 12/04/2021 - 07/09/2022 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Discom Central Zone Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 04/04/2020 - 12/04/2021 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | M.P. Rural Road Dev Auth Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/03/2020 - 18/05/2020 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 14/02/2020 - 02/03/2020 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Discom Central Zone Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 15/06/2019 - 13/02/2020 |
| 10 | District Collector | Khandwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/05/2018 - 01/06/2019 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/05/2018 - 17/05/2018 |
| 12 | N.A. | Mid Career training, LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 09/04/2018 - 04/05/2018 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Discom East Zone Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 14/03/2018 - 07/04/2018 |
| 14 | District Collector | Katni | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2016 - 13/03/2018 |
| 15 | District Collector | Sidhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/08/2014 - 20/07/2016 |
| 16 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 16/01/2013 - 07/08/2014 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Commerce, Industries & Emp | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 30/06/2012 - 16/01/2013 |
| 18 | C E O | Zila Panchayat Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 05/09/2011 - 30/06/2012 |
| 19 | S D O | Revenue Deptt Chhatarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/01/2011 - 05/09/2011 |
| 20 | S D O | Revenue Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/11/2010 - 25/01/2011 |
| 21 | S D O | Revenue Deptt Vidisha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/2010 - 02/11/2010 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector | Panna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2009 - 25/08/2010 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/09/2008 - 01/06/2009 |
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 |
| 2 | 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 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vishesh Garhpale belong to?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2008, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vishesh Garhpale's age?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale is 43 years old, born on 14 November 1982.
What was Shri Vishesh Garhpale's last posting?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale last served as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India Madhya Pradesh until 07 September 2025.
How many years has Shri Vishesh Garhpale served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vishesh Garhpale held?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Shri Vishesh Garhpale's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vishesh Garhpale held in one role was 2y 10m as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Bhopal.
What is Shri Vishesh Garhpale's educational qualification?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale holds the following qualifications: B.E. Bhopal University Rajeev Gandhi PV Bhopal, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI, LL.B. Barkatulla Univerity Bhopal University College.
How was Shri Vishesh Garhpale recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vishesh Garhpale was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
