V A Vaghela, born on June 5, 1959, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2005 Gujarat cadre. Throughout his career, he held several key positions including District Development Officer, Director, Additional District Magistrate, and Collector. His most recent role was as District Development Officer at Vadodara, Gujarat, serving from October 17, 2017, to June 5, 2019. He was associated with the Panchayati Raj Department during his service. Vaghela’s tenure in the IAS reflects his commitment to administrative roles within Gujarat until his retirement.