Vijay Kumar Gautam, born on April 18, 1961, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1987 Maharashtra cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Physics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Commissioner at Mumbai, Chief Operations Officer, Director, Private Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director General, District Collector, CEO, and Assistant Collector. His most recent designation was Commissioner in the Department of Labour and Employment, Maharashtra. Mr. Gautam's extensive administrative experience spans multiple leadership roles within the state government before his retirement.