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.