Quick Info
| Profession | Indian diplomat, former Election Commissioner of India, Retired Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Punjab, India |
Latest News about Arun Goel
27/05/2026
As part of the 'Days of India' celebrations in Croatia, Arun Goel visited the town of Sinj with his spouse. The embassy reported the visit as part of broader cultural outreach and public diplomacy activities in Croatia.
22/05/2026
Arun Goel held a courtesy meeting in Zagreb with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Croatia. The engagement was part of his ongoing diplomatic interactions in Croatia and reflected routine bilateral outreach.
19/05/2026
Arun Goel paid a courtesy call on Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Tomislav Ćorić. The meeting underscored continued political and economic dialogue between India and Croatia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being appointed as the Election Commissioner of India on 19 November 2022 and later serving as Ambassador of India to Croatia |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | PG Diploma In Development Economics |
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Personal Life
| Married to a college professor of Hindi | |
| Has two sons | |
| Avid traveller with passion for adventure sports including skydiving, scuba diving, white-water rafting, and mountain zipping |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
| Civil Service |
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| Election Commissioner of India |
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| Ambassador of India to Croatia |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Arun Goel participated in diverse in-service training programs in India and abroad. | |
| 2. He led the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) at the Prime Minister’s Office. | |
| 3. He retired on 18 November 2022 as the Secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries. | |
| 4. On 19 November 2022, he assumed the role of Election Commissioner of India. | |
| 5. His appointment as Election Commissioner was controversial and challenged in the Supreme Court due to procedural concerns, but was cleared on 03/08/2023. | |
| 6. As Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, he managed the Archaeological Survey of India and renovated heritage sites, museums and art galleries across India. |