Akshay Godara is a 2017 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Rajasthan cadre, who secured All India Rank 40 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2016. He is currently serving as the Collector & District Magistrate, Bundi. This post covers his early life, education, UPSC journey, current posting, and more.
Quick Info of Akshay Godara IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Akshay Godara |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1994 |
| Native Place | Bhakhriwala village, Pali district, Rajasthan |
| Age (As of 2025) | 31 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Bombay |
| Batch | 2017 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 23 |
| Current Posting | Collector & District Magistrate, Bundi |
| Retirement Date | 30 April 2054 |
| Rank | 40 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See below |
| CSE Year | 2016 |
| Social Media Presence | Not Available |
| Parents | Father: Durgaram Godara (Assistant Engineer, Jodhpur Discom) |
| Wife/Husband | Wife: Saumya Jha (IAS, 2017 RJ) |
| Attempt | Second (First attempt AIR 603 – IPS) |
| Work Experience | Multiple administrative roles in Rajasthan and Govt. of India |
| Award | Not mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not mentioned |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Akshay Godara IAS
Akshay Godara was born on 18 April 1994 and is a native of Bhakhriwala village in Pali district, Rajasthan. He is 31 years old as of 2025. His father Durgaram Godara works as an Assistant Engineer in Jodhpur Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Limited (Jodhpur Discom). He is married to Saumya Jha, who is also an IAS officer of the 2017 Rajasthan batch.
Education Details
Akshay completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. His strong academic foundation and technical background helped shape his analytical and problem-solving skills, which proved beneficial in his UPSC journey and administrative career.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Akshay first appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Exam and secured AIR 603, which earned him a place in the Indian Police Service (IPS). However, determined to become an IAS officer, he appeared again in 2016 and secured AIR 40, joining the 2017 IAS batch from Rajasthan cadre at the young age of 23.
UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 142 |
| General Studies I | 99 |
| General Studies II | 100 |
| General Studies III | 93 |
| General Studies IV | 119 |
| Optional Paper I | 167 |
| Optional Paper II | 163 |
| Total Written Marks | 883 |
| Interview Marks | 176 |
| Total Marks | 1059 |
Current Posting Akshay Godara IAS
Akshay Godara is currently posted as the Collector & District Magistrate, Bundi. He has previously worked in various important positions:
- Joint Secretary to Government, Department of Personnel (A-1), Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Additional Commissioner (VAT & IT), Commercial Taxes Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Commissioner, Ajmer Development Authority, Ajmer
- Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jhadol (Udaipur)
- Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mavli (Udaipur)
- Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi
- Assistant Collector & Executive Magistrate (Under Training), Bharatpur
- Under Training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie (Phase – II)
- Under Training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
He will retire on 30 April 2054.
