Under Secretary
Government of India
08.2023 - Current
Rushal Garg
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer
New Delhi,DL
Timeline
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer
Government of India
04.2018 - Current
B.Tech in Engineering - B.Tech in Engineering
Thapar University
07.2009 - 03.2013
Work History
Under Secretary
Government of India
08.2023 - Current
Serves as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, contributing to administrative coordination, policy implementation, and strategic governance functions. Engages in work that supports national-level decision-making and international affairs management.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer
Government of India
04.2018 - Current
Worked as an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer under the Government of India, contributing to forest administration, environmental conservation, and public policy implementation. Managed field-level responsibilities as Divisional Forest Officer in Jammu & Kashmir, including forest protection, wildlife conservation, and community engagement. Currently engaged in administrative and policy-level work as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, supporting governance and strategic functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Education
B.Tech in Engineering - B.Tech in Engineering
Thapar University
07.2009 - 03.2013
Skills
- Public Administration
- Policy Formulation & Implementation
- Governance & Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Decision-Making
- Administrative Coordination
- Environmental Governance
- Forest & Wildlife Management
- Sustainable Development
- Field Administration & Community Engagement
- Problem-Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Structured Thinking
- Critical Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- International Affairs Exposure
Summary
Rushal Garg is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer serving under the Government of India. He holds a degree in engineering from Thapar University and began his career as a business analyst in Bengaluru before transitioning into public service through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. After securing All India Rank 58, he joined the Indian Forest Service and has served in roles including Divisional Forest Officer in Jammu & Kashmir. He is currently engaged in administrative and policy-level responsibilities as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.