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Ashok Barnwal

(IAS | Madhya Pradesh | 1991)
Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health and Medical Education Department, Madhya Pradesh
Ashok Barnwal, born on 27 January 1967, is a 1991 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. He is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Public Health and Medical Education Department, Madhya Pradesh, since 4 May 2026. He holds degrees in Mining Engineering (B.E.) and a Postgraduate Diploma. Throughout his career, he has held various positions including Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Managing Director, Commissioner, Director, Private Secretary, Mission Coordinator, District Collector, Project Coordinator, and Environment Commissioner & Director. He is proficient in English and Hindi.

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