R S Varshney, born on 20 November 1940, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. He has held multiple key positions including Commissioner Director at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Director of Census Operations in the Land Revenue Department. His extensive career includes roles such as Secretary Director, Special Secretary, Joint Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, and Additional Secretary. Varshney holds graduate degrees in English and Law, as well as a postgraduate degree in Political Science. His service reflects a broad administrative experience within the Uttar Pradesh government.