Roopwant Singh IAS Biography

Published On: August 30, 2025
ROOPWANT SINGH IAS Biography

Roopwant Singh is a senior IAS officer of the 2003 batch, Gujarat cadre, currently serving as Managing Director, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), Ahmedabad. With over two decades of administrative experience, he has contributed significantly to geology, mining, finance, industrial development, and district administration.

ROOPWANT SINGH IAS Gujarat
ROOPWANT SINGH IAS Gujarat

Quick Info of Roopwant Singh IAS

ParticularsDetails
Officer NameRoopwant Singh
ProfessionIAS Officer
Date of Birth5 March 1978
Native Place (Domicile)Amritsar, Punjab
Age (As of 2025)47 Years
Education QualificationB.A. (Hons – History), M.A. (Political Science)
Batch (Allotment Year)2003
CadreGujarat
CSE Year2002
Became IAS at Age~25 Years
Current PostingManaging Director, GMDC, Ahmedabad
Retirement Date31 March 2038
Contact No.9978406705
Salary₹1,44,200
RankNot Known
UPSC MarksheetNot Available
ParentsNot Known
WifeSmt. Avantika Singh Aulakh (IAS 2003, Gujarat cadre)
AttemptsNot Known
Optional SubjectNot Known
Work ExperienceExtensive across mining, geology, finance, industry & district administration
AwardsNot Mentioned
RemarksKnown for leadership in geology, mining, and industrial growth initiatives
Social MediaNot Available

Early Life and Education Qualification of Roopwant Singh IAS

Roopwant Singh was born on 5 March 1978 in Amritsar, Punjab. He belongs to Punjab and has carried forward the state’s rich academic and administrative traditions into his IAS career.

ROOPWANT SINGH IAS
ROOPWANT SINGH IAS

Education

He pursued B.A. (Honors) in History and later completed M.A. in Political Science. His strong grounding in history and political science shaped his vision and administrative approach, particularly in governance, resource management, and public administration.

Family

He is married to Smt. Avantika Singh Aulakh, IAS officer of the 2003 Gujarat cadre, making them one of the notable IAS couples of Gujarat.

UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Roopwant Singh IAS

Roopwant Singh appeared for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2002 and was selected into the IAS (2003 batch). He was allotted the Gujarat cadre and joined the services at the age of 25 years.

IAS ROOPWANT SINGH
IAS ROOPWANT SINGH

Details regarding his number of attempts, exact rank, and optional subject are not available in the public domain.

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UPSC Marksheet

Not Available

Current Posting of Roopwant Singh IAS

Currently, Roopwant Singh IAS serves as the Managing Director of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), Ahmedabad. His work involves overseeing large-scale mining operations, mineral development policies, and resource management for the state of Gujarat.

Work Experience (Key Positions Held)

  • Managing Director – Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), Ahmedabad
  • Commissioner – Geology & Mines Department, Gandhinagar
  • Additional Secretary – Finance / Budget, Government of Gujarat
  • Managing Director – Industrial Extension Bureau (INDEXTB), Gandhinagar
  • Director – Prohibition & Excise Department, Ahmedabad
  • District Collector – Ahmedabad
  • District Collector – Valsad
  • District Collector – Bharuch (also in Urban Development roles)
  • District Development Officer – Sabarkantha
  • Assistant Collector – Junagadh

Retirement

He is scheduled to retire on 31 March 2038.

Awards & Medals

No official awards are publicly documented for him as of now.

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Naresh Kumar

Profession: Blogger | Aspiration: Future IAS OfficerNaresh Kumar is the founder of IASDetails.com, a platform dedicated to UPSC aspirants. With a deep interest in civil services and public administration, he shares biographies of IAS/IPS officers, exam tips, and updates to guide others on their journey. Passionate about writing and nation-building, Naresh is preparing to become an IAS officer himself.📍 Based in India | ✍️ Sharing real stories, real inspiration.

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