Who Are IPS Aditi Singh and IAS Vivek Arya? Meet the 2021-Batch Officers Set to Tie the Knot; Both Posted in Panchkula
Two young civil servants from the 2021 batch, IPS officer Aditi Singh and IAS officer Vivek Arya, are preparing to embark on a new chapter in their personal lives as they get ready to tie the knot on November 15, 2026.
Originally from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, Aditi Singh is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Panchkula, while her fiancé, Vivek Arya, is an IAS officer of the Haryana cadre posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of the same district.
Their upcoming wedding has drawn attention not only because both belong to India’s prestigious civil services but also because Aditi Singh’s inter-cadre transfer from Himachal Pradesh to Haryana was approved earlier this year on marriage grounds.
According to media reports, the pre-wedding celebrations were held in Badhra, in Haryana’s Bhiwani district, from November 10 to 12. The wedding is scheduled for November 15.
Who Is IPS Officer Aditi Singh?
Aditi Singh is a 2021-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Haryana cadre, originally belonging to Shivlokpuri in Kankerkhera, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She secured All India Rank (AIR) 679 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020, subsequently earning selection to the IPS.
Her success in the UPSC examination came after another notable achievement. She had also cleared the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services (UPPCS) Examination in 2020, securing the 54th rank and qualifying for appointment as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Educational Background and Early Life
Singh completed her schooling at Sophia Girls’ School in Meerut, where she passed Class 12 in 2013. She subsequently pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, graduating in 2017.
Following her engineering degree, she moved to Delhi to prepare for the civil services examination. She continued her preparations from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her father, Dr Sanjeev Singh, is a physician, while her mother, Jyoti Singh, works as a Senior Assistant at the Meerut Collectorate.
IPS Aditi Singh’s Previous Postings
Following her selection into the IPS, Aditi Singh was initially allocated the Himachal Pradesh cadre, where she gained experience in police administration and vigilance-related responsibilities.
Her professional assignments have included:
* Additional Superintendent of Police, Dharamshala: Served in the district police administration in Himachal Pradesh.
* SP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Dharamshala: Handled responsibilities relating to vigilance and anti-corruption operations.
* SP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Gurugram Range: Took up an assignment in Haryana following her inter-cadre transfer.
* DCP, Panchkula: Assumed charge of the position in July 2026 and currently oversees police administration in the district.
In April 2026, the Central Government approved her inter-cadre transfer from Himachal Pradesh to Haryana. The transfer was processed on marriage grounds, with the concurrence of the two state governments.
Who Is IAS Officer Vivek Arya?
Vivek Arya is a 2021-batch Indian Administrative Service officer belonging to the Haryana cadre. He originally hails from Gopi village in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri district.
He secured All India Rank 131 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020, paving the way for his entry into the IAS. Arya currently serves as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Panchkula, where he handles important district-level administrative responsibilities.
Educational Background and Family
Arya completed his early education at a government school in Berla village, where he studied up to Class 5.He subsequently joined Sainik School Kunjpura, completing his schooling from Classes 6 to 12.For higher education, he moved to Chandigarh and pursued a bachelor’s degree in English from DAV College, affiliated with Panjab University.His family is associated with business activities in the Badhra region of Haryana.
IAS Vivek Arya’s Previous Postings
Since joining the IAS in 2021, Arya has undertaken several assignments as part of his administrative training and subsequent field postings.His professional journey includes:
* Assistant Commissioner (Under Training), Karnal: Undertook his initial field-training assignment.
* Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Rohtak: Served in the district administration, handling subdivision-level responsibilities.
* Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kurukshetra: Worked in district administration in an important administrative capacity.
* Additional Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula: Assumed the position in August 2026 and continues to serve in the district.
IPS Aditi Singh and IAS Vivek Arya: Both Currently Posted in Panchkula
An interesting aspect of the couple’s professional journey is that both officers are currently serving in Panchkula, Haryana, although in different branches of the administration.
While Aditi Singh is responsible for policing and law-and-order administration as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vivek Arya handles district-level administrative responsibilities as Additional Deputy Commissioner.
Their professional journeys reflect two distinct paths into India’s civil services, with both officers securing impressive positions in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020.
With their wedding scheduled for November 15, the two 2021-batch officers are set to begin a new chapter together while continuing their respective responsibilities in public service.
