Achal Kumar Joti Age, Caste, Biography, Wife & More

Bio
Real Name	Achal Kumar Joti
Profession	Civil Servant
Major Designations	• From 1981 to 1985, he worked as a Deputy Collector for 5 years in the 3 districts of Surendranagar, Panchmahal and Kheda of Gujarat. • He has served as Secretary Industries, Secretary Revenue and Secretary Water Supply in Gujarat. • He has served as Principal Secretary (Finance Department) for more than 3 years in Gujarat. • He has served as Managing Director, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL). • Achal Kumar has served as Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat. • From 1999 to 2004, served as the Chairman of the Kandla Port Trust. • He has also served as the Chief Secretary of Gujarat. • From July 2013 to May 2015, served as the Vigilance Commissioner of Gujarat. • From May 2015 to July 2017, served as the Election Commissioner of India. • On 6 July 2017, appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 6”
Weight (approx.)	in Kilograms- 65 kg in Pounds- 143 lbs
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black (Dyed)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	23 January 1953
Age (as in 2017)	64 Years
Birth Place	Not Known
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Gujarat, India
School	Not Known
College/University/Institute	Not Known
Educational Qualifications	Not Known
Family	Not Known
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Not Known
Hobbies	Reading, Writing
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Not Known
Wife	Not Known
Children	Son- Not Known Daughter- Not Known
Money Factor
Salary (as Election Commissioner)	₹90,000 (US$1,300) monthly

Some Lesser Known Facts About Achal Kumar Joti

• Does Achal Kumar Joti smoke:? Not Known

• Does Achal Kumar Joti drink alcohol:? Not Known

• He is a 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.

• He is considered a vigilant and honest Officer.

• He has served the Gujarat State at different capacities including State’s top post i.e., Chief Secretary.

• In January 2013, he got retired from the post of Chief Secretary of Gujarat.

• On 8 May 2015, he joined the 3-member poll panel as an Election Commissioner.

• On 4 July 2017, he was appointed as the 21st Chief Election Commissioner of India succeeding Dr. Nasim Zaidi.