Artika Shukla, a 2016 batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, secured All India Rank 4 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2015. She is currently posted as Collector & District Magistrate, Alwar. This blog post covers her early life, education, UPSC journey, professional work experience, awards, and personal life.
Quick Info of Artika Shukla IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Artika Shukla |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 5 September 1990 |
| Native Place | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Age (As of 2025) | 35 |
| Education Qualification | M.B.B.S. from Delhi University |
| Batch | 2016 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 25 |
| Current Posting | Collector & District Magistrate, Alwar |
| Retirement Date | 30 September 2050 |
| Rank | 4 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See Below |
| CSE Year | 2015 |
| Social Media Presence | Instagram, Facebook |
| Parents | Father: Brijesh (Physician), Mother: Lena (Homemaker) |
| Husband | Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, IAS (RJ:2016) |
| Attempt | First |
| Work Experience | Multiple key administrative posts across Rajasthan |
| Award | State-level awards for social welfare and governance |
| Other Details | Interned at Lok Nayak Hospital, Delhi |
| Remarks | Inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam |
| Optional Subject | Medical Science |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Artika Shukla IAS
Artika Shukla was born on 5 September 1990 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2025, she is 35 years old. Her father Brijesh is a physician, and her mother Lena is a homemaker.
She is married to IAS officer Jasmeet Singh Sandhu (Rajasthan cadre, 2016 batch).
She completed her schooling at St. John School in Varanasi, where she was a consistent topper. She later earned her MBBS degree from Delhi University and also interned at Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi. Artika has shared in various interviews that she was inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, which motivated her to pursue a career in public service.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
After completing her medical studies, Artika decided to take a turn in her career and attempt the UPSC Civil Services Examination. In her first attempt, she secured an outstanding AIR 4 in UPSC CSE 2015 and became an IAS officer at the age of 25.
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UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 139 |
| GS I | 88 |
| GS II | 96 |
| GS III | 112 |
| GS IV | 106 |
| Optional I | 144 |
| Optional II | 142 |
| Total Written Marks | 827 |
| Interview Marks | 173 |
| Total Marks | 1000 |
Her optional subject was Medical Science.
Current Posting Artika Shukla IAS
Artika Shukla is currently serving as the Collector & District Magistrate, Alwar.
In her service so far, she has handled several key responsibilities including:
- Collector & DM, Khairthal-Tijara
- Collector & DM, Dudu
- Officer on Special Duty, Dudu
- Joint Secretary, Energy Department, Rajasthan
- CEO, Zila Parishad-cum-A.D.P.C., Alwar
- Secretary, U.I.T., Alwar
- Additional Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Jaipur
- SDO and SDM, Ajmer and Rishabhdev
- Several APO (Awaiting Posting Orders) positions and field training roles
She is scheduled to retire on 30 September 2050.
Social Media Account, Contact No.
- Instagram: artikashukla.ias
- Facebook: Artika Shukla IAS
- Contact No.: Not Publicly Available
Awards
Artika has been recognized multiple times for her contribution to governance and social welfare:
- State Level Merit Award for work related to specially abled persons – 19 Feb 2024
- Certificate of Appreciation for excellent work in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra 2024 as District Collector, Dudu – 09 Mar 2024
- State Level Merit Award again for empowerment of specially abled persons – 03 Dec 2024
