Gaurav Agrawal is an IAS officer from the 2013 batch, Rajasthan cadre, with All India Rank 1 in UPSC 2013. He is currently the Collector & District Magistrate in Jodhpur. This post covers his life, education, UPSC journey, career, and more.
Quick Info of Gaurav Agrawal IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer Name | Gaurav Agrawal |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1984 |
| Age (As Of 2025) | 41 Years |
| Native Place | Bharatpur District, Rajasthan |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech. (Computer Science), IIT Kanpur; M.A. (Finance), IIM Lucknow |
| Batch | 2014 |
| Current Posting | Collector & District Magistrate, Jodhpur |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 30 |
| Rank | 1 |
| UPSC Marksheet | Essay: 135, GS I: 85, GS II: 63, Optional I: 134, Optional II: 162, GS III: 88, GS IV: 102, Total Written: 769, Interview: 206, Total: 975 |
| CSE Year | 2013 |
| Social Media Presence | LinkedIn |
| Parents | Father: SC Gupta (Manager, Jaipur Dairy) Mother: Suman Gupta |
| Wife | Dr. Preeti Agarwal, Both Are Two children |
| Attempt | Second |
| Award | IIT JEE: 45th Rank, IIT Kanpur; CAT: 99.9 Percentile, IIM Lucknow; UPSC CSE 2012: 244th Rank (IPS); UPSC CSE 2013: 1st Rank (IAS) |
| Other Details | Cracked IIT JEE in 2001 at age 16, secured 45th All India Rank. |
| Remarks | Wrote a book called ‘Indian Economy’ for UPSC and state PCS aspirants. |
| Optional Subject | Economics |
| Retirement Date | 31/08/2044 |
Early Life and Education of Gaurav Agrawal IAS
Gaurav Agrawal was born on August 15, 1984, in Bharatpur District, Rajasthan. He is 41 years old in 2025. His father, SC Gupta, is a manager at Jaipur Dairy, and his mother, Suman Gupta, supported his dreams. He is married to Dr. Preeti Agarwal, and they have two children. Their love story reflects mutual support and shared goals.
Gaurav excelled in academics, earning a B.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur after securing the 45th rank in IIT JEE at age 16 in 2001. He later completed an M.A. in Finance from IIM Lucknow, scoring a 99.9 percentile in CAT. His strong education built the foundation for his career.
UPSC Journey and Marksheet
Gaurav cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam in his second attempt in 2013, securing All India Rank 1 in the Rajasthan cadre with Economics as his optional subject. In 2012, he cleared UPSC with a 244th rank, joining the Indian Police Service, but aimed higher for IAS.
Here is his 2013 UPSC Marksheet:
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| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 135 |
| General Studies I | 85 |
| General Studies II | 63 |
| Optional I (Economics) | 134 |
| Optional II (Economics) | 162 |
| General Studies III | 88 |
| General Studies IV | 102 |
| Total Written Marks | 769 |
| Interview Marks | 206 |
| Total Marks | 975 |
His high scores in Economics and the interview show his strong preparation and clarity.
Current Posting of Gaurav Agrawal IAS
Gaurav is currently the Collector & District Magistrate in Jodhpur, managing the district’s administration and development. His past roles include Collector & District Magistrate in Chittorgarh and Tonk, Commissioner of Ajmer and Jodhpur Development Authorities, Chief Executive Officer of Zila Parishad in Karauli, Sub-Divisional Officer in Bali (Pali) and Mount Abu (Sirohi), Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Co-operation and Farmer Welfare, and training roles at LBSNAA, Mussoorie, and Jhalawar. No retirement details are available as he is still active in service.
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