From PEC Chandigarh and IIM Ahmedabad to IAS: The Inspiring Journey of Uttarakhand Cadre Officer Anshul Singh
Born on March 11, 1987, Anshul Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2018 batch, belonging to the Uttarakhand cadre. Known for his academic excellence and administrative acumen, he holds higher education qualifications in both engineering and management, which have provided a robust foundation for his administrative career. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Civil Engineering from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh. During his engineering studies, he developed a deep understanding of subjects such as infrastructure, project management, and technical analysis. Subsequently, he pursued an MBA in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. Studying at IIM Ahmedabad—one of the country’s premier management institutes—equipped him with extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, policy formulation, and organizational management. Following his corporate and management education, he chose a career in the Indian Administrative Service; he cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination and became an IAS officer in 2018. Upon being allocated the Uttarakhand cadre, he successfully discharged various administrative responsibilities within the state. Throughout his administrative career, Anshul Singh has held several key positions, including roles in development authorities, where he contributed to urban development, infrastructure, planning, and the implementation of public-interest projects. His tenure has been marked by a strong emphasis on administrative efficiency, effective monitoring of schemes, and a transparent style of functioning. Since October 12, 2025, he has been serving as the District Magistrate (DM) of Almora district in Uttarakhand. In this role, he handles critical responsibilities such as maintaining law and order, ensuring the effective implementation of development schemes, disaster management, conducting elections, and overseeing the delivery of citizen services. As District Magistrate, his focus remains on good governance, public grievance redressal, administrative transparency, and accelerating development initiatives. Anshul Singh is proficient in both Hindi and English. His balanced blend of technical knowledge, management skills, and administrative experience places him among the capable and effective IAS officers of Uttarakhand.