Nidhi Tewari (Indian IFS Officer) Biography

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Profession	Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS)
Known for	Being appointed as the Private Secretary to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

College/University	Banaras Hindu University
Qualification	Graduation in Science (Chemistry Hons.)

Batch	2014
Career Overview	Ranked 96th in the Civil Services Examination in 2013. Worked as an Assistant Commissioner in Varanasi before joining the Indian Foreign Service. Joined the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as an Under Secretary in 2022. Promoted to Deputy Secretary in January 2023. Worked in the Ministry of External Affairs focusing on disarmament and international security affairs. Contributed to key issues in international relations within the Prime Minister’s Office. Managed security, atomic energy, and external relations matters in the Foreign and Security section of the PMO. Reported directly to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Played a significant role during India’s presidency of the G20. Appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 March 2025, following approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Batch

2014

Career Overview

Ranked 96th in the Civil Services Examination in 2013.
Worked as an Assistant Commissioner in Varanasi before joining the Indian Foreign Service.
Joined the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as an Under Secretary in 2022.
Promoted to Deputy Secretary in January 2023.
Worked in the Ministry of External Affairs focusing on disarmament and international security affairs.
Contributed to key issues in international relations within the Prime Minister’s Office.
Managed security, atomic energy, and external relations matters in the Foreign and Security section of the PMO.
Reported directly to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Played a significant role during India’s presidency of the G20.
Appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 March 2025, following approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

1. Nidhi Tewari has a passion for traveling to distant places in her free time.
2. She has made significant contributions to international relations during her tenure in the PMO.
3. Her experience includes a focus on security and atomic energy issues.