V N Pandey, born on November 8, 1940, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1983 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. He holds a postgraduate degree in Ancient History. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Deputy Secretary, Additional Commissioner, Joint Secretary, Director, Secretary, Special Secretary, and Secretary Director. His most recent position was Secretary of the Tribal Development Department, a role he held from February 5, 2000, to November 30, 2000. Pandey's extensive service reflects his long-standing commitment to administrative roles within the Uttar Pradesh government.