Manish Bhardwaj is a 1997 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, currently serving as Deputy Director General, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), New Delhi. With a strong academic background in Electronics and Optical Communication from IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi, he has been instrumental in reforms across agriculture, food supply, civil supplies, census operations, and e-governance.

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Early Life and Education Qualification of Manish Bhardwaj IAS

Manish Bhardwaj was born on 8 December 1972 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Details about his parents and family life are not available publicly.

Education Details

• Completed B.E. in Electronics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee.
• Completed M.Tech in Optical Communication from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
• His strong technical background later shaped his pioneering initiatives in digital governance, e-auctions, education technology, and census reforms.

UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Manish Bhardwaj IAS

Manish Bhardwaj appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1996 and cleared it successfully. He was allotted the Gujarat cadre in 1997 batch and joined the Indian Administrative Service at the age of around 25 years.

UPSC Journey Highlights

• Before IAS: Engineering & post-graduation from IITs.
• Attempts: Not Known.
• CSE Year: 1996.
• Batch: 1997.
• Cadre Allotted: Gujarat.
• Age at Appointment: ~25 years.
• Rank: Not Known.
• Optional Subject: Not Known.

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UPSC Marksheet

The UPSC Marksheet of Manish Bhardwaj IAS is not available in the public domain.

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Current Posting of Manish Bhardwaj IAS

As of 2025, Manish Bhardwaj IAS is serving as Deputy Director General, UIDAI, Ministry of Electronics & IT, New Delhi.

Major Work Experience (Positions Held)

• Deputy Director General (JS Equivalent) – UIDAI, Ministry of Electronics & IT, New Delhi
• Principal Secretary (HAG) – Narmada Water Resources & Water Supply Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Principal Secretary (Addl. Secy.) – Agriculture Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Secretary (JS level) – Agriculture & Cooperation Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Secretary (Addl. Secy.) – Animal Husbandry, Cow Breeding & Fisheries Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Managing Director (JS level) – Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd
• Ex-Officio Secretary (Director rank) – Revenue Deptt, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar
• Commissioner (Director rank) – Relief Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Secretary (Director rank) – Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities Deptt, Gandhinagar
• Municipal Commissioner – Vadodara Municipal Corporation
• District Collector – Junagadh, Mahesana
• Director (Census Operations) – Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Gujarat
• Director (Technical Education) – Govt. of Gujarat
• District Development Officer – Jamnagar, Bharuch
• Additional Commissioner (Under Secy. level) – Sales Tax Deptt
• Assistant Collector – Banaskantha

Retirement Details

Manish Bhardwaj IAS is due to retire on 31 December 2032.

Awards and Recognition

• 2019 – Kalam Innovation in Governance Award – Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Centre
• 2018 – SKOCH Platinum Award for Food & Civil Supplies, Reverse e-Auction Logistics
• 2018 – eIndia Digital Transformation Award
• 2014 – SKOCH Challenger Awards for E-Waste Collection
• 2014 – South Asia Education Summit Award for e-School
• 2013 – Census Silver Medal (President of India)
• 2013 – JCB Clean Earth Award for Solid Waste Management
• 2011 – SKOCH Digital Inclusion Awards
• 2009 – e-India Award for ICT-enabled University of the Year
• 2009 – Manthan South Asia Award for Gujarat CET

Social Media Presence and Other Details

• LinkedIn: Manish Bhardwaj IAS
• Known for digital reforms, census innovations, food security, waste management, and e-governance projects.