Abhishek Surana is an IAS officer from the 2018 batch of the Rajasthan cadre. He is currently serving as the Collector and District Magistrate of Churu. He secured AIR 10 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017. This blog covers his early life, education, UPSC journey, current posting, and more.
Quick Info of Abhishek Surana IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Abhishek Surana |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1990 |
| Native Place | Bhilwara, Rajasthan |
| Age (As of 2025) | 35 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi |
| Batch | 2018 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 28 |
| Current Posting | Collector & District Magistrate, Churu |
| Retirement Date | 31/08/2050 |
| Rank | 10 |
| CSE Year | 2017 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See below |
| Social Media Presence | |
| Parents | Details Not Available Publicly |
| Wife/Husband | Wife Nishtha (Indian Revenue Service – IRS) |
| Attempt | Fourth |
| Work Experience | Worked with Barclays Investment Bank in Singapore and London; held various civil service positions as SDO, CEO, Commissioner, and Collector |
| Award | Not Mentioned |
| Other Details | He earlier secured Rank 250 and joined IPS before qualifying again and joining IAS |
| Remarks | Worked abroad before civil services |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Abhishek Surana IAS
Abhishek Surana was born on 21 August 1990 and is 35 years old as of 2025. He belongs to Bhilwara, Rajasthan. While his parents’ details are not publicly known, he is married to Nishtha, an officer from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
Education Details
Abhishek completed his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. After graduation, he got selected for a high-paying job at Barclays Investment Bank in Singapore and later worked in London. Despite a successful international career, he decided to return to India and prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Abhishek Surana cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017 in his fourth attempt, securing All India Rank 10. In a previous attempt, he had secured Rank 250 and joined the Indian Police Service (IPS). However, he continued his efforts to become an IAS officer.
UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 134 |
| General Studies I | 111 |
| General Studies II | 126 |
| General Studies III | 135 |
| General Studies IV | 99 |
| Optional I | 165 |
| Optional II | 162 |
| Total Written | 932 |
| Interview | 173 |
| Total Marks | 1105 |
Current Posting Abhishek Surana IAS
Abhishek Surana is presently posted as the Collector & District Magistrate of Churu. Over the years, he has served in several key roles:
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- Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Heritage and CEO, Jaipur Smart City Limited
- Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad-cum-A.D.P.C., MADA, Jodhpur
- Sub Divisional Officer and Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mount Abu (Sirohi)
- Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Chomu (Jaipur)
- Assistant Collector (Under Training), Bikaner
He is expected to retire on 31 August 2050.
Social Media Account, Contact No.
- LinkedIn: Abhishek Surana
- Contact No.: Not Available
