Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat is an IAS officer from the 2017 batch, belonging to the Rajasthan cadre. He entered the services as a Non-SCS officer at the age of 50. He is currently serving as the District Collector and District Magistrate of Didwana – Kuchaman, Rajasthan.
In this blog post, we will cover his early life, education, professional journey, previous roles, and social media presence.
Quick Info of IAS Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat
| Sr. No. | 205 |
|---|---|
| Officer Name | Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 2/10/1967 |
| Native Place | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Age (As of 2025) | 57 |
| Education Qualification | M.A., M.Phil. |
| Batch | 2017 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 50 (Non-SCS) |
| Current Posting | District Collector and District Magistrate, Didwana – Kuchaman |
| Retirement Date | 30/09/2027 |
| Social Media Presence | Twitter, Instagram |
| Work Experience | District Collector and District Magistrate, Beawar; Deputy Director, HQ Bikaner; Director, Archeology & Museums and Rajasthan State Archives; Director RORI, Jodhpur; CEO, Rajasthan Mela Pradhikaran |
| Other Details | Former Ranji Trophy player, first cricketer from Rajasthan to join the state administrative services |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of IAS Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat
Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat was born on 2nd October 1967 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. As of 2025, he is 57 years old. His family details have not been made publicly available.
Before entering the civil services, he was well known in the cricketing world. He played Ranji Trophy and became the first cricketer from Rajasthan to join the state administrative services.
He completed his higher education with an M.A. and M.Phil., which provided a strong academic foundation alongside his sporting achievements.
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UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat joined the Indian Administrative Service through the State Civil Services (Non-SCS) quota in 2017. He became an IAS officer at the age of 50, marking a unique journey from sports to service.
His UPSC marksheet and optional subject have not been provided publicly.
Current Posting of IAS Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat
Currently, Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat is posted as the District Collector and District Magistrate of Didwana – Kuchaman, Rajasthan.
Previously, he served in various important positions such as:
- District Collector and District Magistrate, Beawar
- Deputy Director, Headquarters Bikaner
- Director of Archaeology & Museums and Rajasthan State Archives
- Director, RORI, Jodhpur
- Chief Executive Officer, Rajasthan Mela Pradhikaran
He is set to retire on 30th September 2027.
