Arun Goel appointed as new Election Commissioner

Welcoming him to the Election Commission, Shri Kumar said that vast & diverse administrative experience of Shri Goel will further strengthen the Commission’s endeavours in ensuring the electoral process more inclusive, accessible and participative.

Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar, who is currently in Nepal as International Observer for their ongoing national elections, personally called and congratulated Shri Arun Goel on his appointment. Welcoming him to the Election Commission, Shri Kumar said that vast & diverse administrative experience of Shri Goel will further strengthen the Commission’s endeavours in ensuring the electoral process more inclusive, accessible, and participative.

ARUN GOEL, IAS (Punjab Cadre – 1985 Batch)

Post Graduate in Development Economics from Churchill College, University of Cambridge, England with Distinction

M.Sc. Mathematics

POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF INDIA                                            PERIOD Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries                                        2020 - 2022

           (Catalyzed E-Vehicle movement in India to a Tipping Point)

Secretary, Ministry of Culture                                                        2018 - 2019          

AS&FA, Ministry of Labour & Employment                                2017               

Vice Chairman, Delhi Development Authority                              2015 - 2016

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue    2012 - 2014

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development                          2011

POSTINGS IN GOVERNMENT OF PUNJABPrincipal Secretary (Power & Irrigation)                                           2010

Principal Secretary (Housing & Urban Development)                       2007 - 2009

Secretary, Department of Expenditure                                               2006

Managing Director, Punjab Industries & Export                                2003 - 2005

Corporation

Managing Director, Punjab Warehousing Corporation                      2001 - 2002

District Election Officer /Collector, Ludhiana                                    1995 - 2000

Managing Director, Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism                      1994

Development Corporation

District Election Officer /Collector, Bhatinda                                    1993

(With Inputs from PIB)