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

01/01/2026

Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, was appointed Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect. He succeeds Ashwani Kumar and will oversee key civic services including sanitation, roads, and infrastructure amid the corporation's financial and administrative challenges. This marks his return to Delhi three years after the 2022 Thyagraj Stadium controversy that led to his transfer to Ladakh.

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Bio/Wiki

Profile	Sanjeev Khirwar is a distinguished civil servant known for his roles in various administrative capacities across India. He has contributed significantly to several departments and handled critical management duties within the government.

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 Dhugga (IAS Officer)

Family

Spouse	Rinku Dhugga

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.

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.

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.

Sanjeev Khirwar Civil Servant Indian Delhi, India