Sanjeev Khirwar (Indian Civil Servant) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Civil Servant
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	29/11/1971
Age	54 years
Birthplace	Delhi, India

Latest News about Sanjeev Khirwar

07/09/2026

Sanjeev Khirwar came under renewed scrutiny after the collapse of a building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, which led to fatalities and triggered criticism of the MCD’s enforcement and oversight. Reports said student groups and others demanded accountability from the MCD leadership over building regulation and safety lapses. The incident brought him back into public debate, linking his current role to civic enforcement in Delhi.

22/01/2026

Sanjeev Khirwar was appointed Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and took charge in January 2026. He succeeded Ashwani Kumar and returned to Delhi after his earlier transfer to Ladakh following the Thyagraj Stadium controversy. In this role, he oversees the civic body responsible for sanitation, public health, municipal taxation, and urban services in the capital.

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Bio/Wiki

Profile	Sanjeev Khirwar is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer known for his administrative roles across Delhi and other Union Territories and states. He has served in field administration, secretariat responsibilities, and senior departmental posts in areas including revenue, health, urban affairs, and commerce-related work. He is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre.

Profile

Sanjeev Khirwar is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer known for his administrative roles across Delhi and other Union Territories and states. He has served in field administration, secretariat responsibilities, and senior departmental posts in areas including revenue, health, urban affairs, and commerce-related work. He is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	M.A. (Economics) B.Tech. (Computer Science)
College/University	IIT, Delhi

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife	Rinku Dugga (IAS Officer)

Family

Spouse	Rinku Dugga

Career

Summary	Khirwar started his career in various administrative roles such as S.D.M, and Joint Chief Electoral Officer in Chandigarh, handling significant departments including law and justice. He has held multiple key positions across states including Goa, where he managed finance, excise, and district administration as a Commissioner. His tenure included serving in various capacities such as Additional Commissioner and Director in finance, trade taxes, and health departments. In 2022, he became Principal Secretary to the Government in Ladakh and faced scrutiny for a controversial decision to close a stadium for personal use. He served as Principal Secretary (Revenue) in Delhi before the 2022 transfer. In January 2026, he was appointed Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, succeeding Ashwani Kumar. He joined the Indian Administrative Service in the 1994 batch and belongs to the AGMUT cadre. He has held several administrative assignments across the AGMUT region, including district administration and senior secretariat roles. He served on central deputation as Private Secretary to the Union Minister for Women and Child Development from around 2009 to 2014.

Summary

Khirwar started his career in various administrative roles such as S.D.M, and Joint Chief Electoral Officer in Chandigarh, handling significant departments including law and justice.
He has held multiple key positions across states including Goa, where he managed finance, excise, and district administration as a Commissioner.
His tenure included serving in various capacities such as Additional Commissioner and Director in finance, trade taxes, and health departments.
In 2022, he became Principal Secretary to the Government in Ladakh and faced scrutiny for a controversial decision to close a stadium for personal use.
He served as Principal Secretary (Revenue) in Delhi before the 2022 transfer.
In January 2026, he was appointed Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, succeeding Ashwani Kumar.
He joined the Indian Administrative Service in the 1994 batch and belongs to the AGMUT cadre.
He has held several administrative assignments across the AGMUT region, including district administration and senior secretariat roles.
He served on central deputation as Private Secretary to the Union Minister for Women and Child Development from around 2009 to 2014.

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-khirwar-2b660b5

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Khirwar managed crucial departments like Personnel and General Administration and District Administration throughout his career.
2. He was involved in the mid-career program for IAS officers to enhance administrative efficiency.
3. His decision to close the Thyagraj Stadium for personal reasons sparked controversy leading to his transfer.
4. He is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.
5. Khirwar has handled important departments such as personnel, general administration, finance, excise, trade taxes, health, revenue, environment, and urban affairs during his career.
6. He has a background in both computer science and economics, which has supported his work in administration and policy.
7. He was transferred to Ladakh in 2022 after the Thyagraj Stadium controversy.

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