Vivek Joshi
Vivek Joshi is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch from the Haryana cadre. Recently appointed as the Election Commissioner, he brings extensive experience in public administration, having served as the Chief Secretary of Haryana prior to this role. His appointment was made following a recommendation from a selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his reputation for integrity and competence in managing electoral processes.
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Election commissioner Vivek Joshi said IICDEM-2026 brings together EMBs, researchers, students and practitioners to brainstorm on issues relating to democracy.
CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet | India News
India· 2026-01-22
Vivek Joshi was monitoring the feed from the EC control room here.
Bihar polls: Phase 1 sees 'historic' 64.66% voter turnout, Muzaffarpur top list; deputy CM's convoy attacked - key points | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-06
Vivek Joshi is another election commissioner who was with Gyanesh Kumar in Bihar.
Bihar polls: CEC says rolls ‘purified’ but stays mum on ‘infiltrators’ | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
Vivek Joshi is an election commissioner part of the team assessing the electoral measures in Bihar.
Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go | Patna NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Vivek Joshi is another election commissioner present at the press conference with Gyanesh Kumar.
Give affidavit within 7 days or apologise: CEC to Rahul | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18Vivek Joshi is an Election Commissioner contributing to the automation of election-related processes.
Election Commission automates key functions: Poll results, statistics to be made public faster; increase transparency | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-05
Dr Vivek Joshi is another Election Commissioner who attended the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers.
Election Commission rolls out reforms to boost accuracy of electoral rolls, voter services | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-01Vivek Joshi is facing allegations of abetting suicide from the family of Santoshi.
सशस्त्र प्रहरीकी इन्स्पेक्टरको मृत्युबारे छानविन गर्न डीआईजी नेतृत्वमा समिति गठन- समाचार
Nepal· 2025-02-24
Vivek Joshi is the Haryana chief secretary and was appointed as an election commissioner.
Senior EC member Gyanesh Kumar new CEC, Haryana chief secretary Vivek Joshi on panel | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Vivek Joshi was appointed as the election commissioner.
Who is Vivek Joshi? Newly appointed election commissioner | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-17