From UPSC AIR 96 to PM Modi's private secretary: Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tiwari

Originally from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Nidhi completed her higher education at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where she studied Political Science. Her path to the civil services was marked by perseverance.

As an IFS officer, Nidhi worked in the Ministry of External Affairs, where she handled matters related to disarmament and international security. The role gave her experience in sensitive diplomatic and strategic issues that would later become central to her responsibilities.

What Happened

She was later promoted to Deputy Secretary, where she dealt with foreign affairs and security-related matters and worked closely on issues linked to national security. Her steady rise through the government culminated in her appointment as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's private secretary.

• In the 2013 UPSC Civil Services Examination, she secured All India Rank 96, earning a place in the prestigious Indian Foreign Service.

• She joined the 2014 IFS batch and began her diplomatic career.

• In November 2022, she joined the Prime Minister's Office as an Under Secretary.

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