Navneet Sehgal - Age, Wiki and Bio | Indian Administrative Service

Profession	Indian Administrative Service
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	25/07/1963
Age	62 years
Birthplace	Faridkot, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

Degree	Bachelor's of Commerce

Marital Status	Married

Spouse	Vandana Sehgal

Overview	Navneet Sehgal successfully passed the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) examination in 1988. He has held the position of District Magistrate (DM) in multiple districts including Gonda, Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Lucknow. As CEO of the UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), he was instrumental in completing the Agra‑Lucknow Expressway—a 302 km six-lane highway—in record time. He retired on July 31, 2023, as Additional Chief Secretary overseeing Sports and Youth Welfare along with other portfolios. He was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, on March 16, 2024. His resignation from the role of Chairman of Prasar Bharati was accepted on December 2, 2025, effective immediately.

Overview

Navneet Sehgal successfully passed the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) examination in 1988.
He has held the position of District Magistrate (DM) in multiple districts including Gonda, Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Lucknow.
As CEO of the UP Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), he was instrumental in completing the Agra‑Lucknow Expressway—a 302 km six-lane highway—in record time.
He retired on July 31, 2023, as Additional Chief Secretary overseeing Sports and Youth Welfare along with other portfolios.
He was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, on March 16, 2024.
His resignation from the role of Chairman of Prasar Bharati was accepted on December 2, 2025, effective immediately.

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Navneet cleared the IAS exam at the UPSC in 1988.
He served in pivotal roles across various districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya and Varanasi.
His leadership in the development of significant infrastructure projects has been publicly recognized.
His tenure in senior administrative roles included overseeing key welfare sectors.