Gaurav Saini is a 2017 batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre. He secured All India Rank 89 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2016. Currently, he is posted as the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Greater, Jaipur. In this post, you will find details about his early life, education, UPSC journey, optional subject, current posting, and more.
Quick Info of Gaurav Saini IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Gaurav Saini |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 2 April 1993 |
| Native Place | Hisar, Haryana |
| Age (As of 2025) | 32 |
| Education Qualification | M.B.B.S. from Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi University), M.A. in Public Management from JNU |
| Batch | 2017 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 24 |
| Current Posting | Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Greater, Jaipur |
| Retirement Date | 31 March 2053 |
| Rank | 89 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See below |
| CSE Year | 2016 |
| Social Media Presence | LinkedIn, Instagram, Quora |
| Parents | Father: DS Saini (District Welfare Officer), Mother: Sangita Saini (Biology Lecturer), Brother: Saurav Saini (MBBS Student) |
| Wife | Dr. Ashima (Daughter of MLA Dr. Pawan Saini, MBBS Graduate) |
| Attempt | Second |
| Work Experience | Various key administrative posts in Rajasthan and Government of India |
| Award | Not Available |
| Optional Subject | Medical Science |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Gaurav Saini IAS
Gaurav Saini was born on 2 April 1993 in Hisar, Haryana. He is 32 years old as of 2025. His father, DS Saini, is a district welfare officer and his mother, Sangita Saini, is a biology lecturer. He has a younger brother Saurav Saini, who is also pursuing MBBS. Gaurav is married to Dr. Ashima, who is the daughter of Dr. Pawan Saini, MLA from Ladwa, and has also completed her MBBS.
Education Details
Gaurav completed his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, affiliated with Delhi University. After that, he pursued M.A. in Public Management from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. His strong academic background in both medicine and public policy gave him a clear understanding of governance and helped him succeed in the civil services.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Gaurav Saini cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2016 on his second attempt. He secured AIR 89 and joined the Rajasthan cadre in the 2017 batch. His optional subject was Medical Science.
UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 139 |
| General Studies I | 113 |
| General Studies II | 113 |
| General Studies III | 114 |
| General Studies IV | 102 |
| Optional Paper I (Medical Science) | 163 |
| Optional Paper II (Medical Science) | 135 |
| Total Written Marks | 879 |
| Interview Marks | 160 |
| Total Marks | 1039 |
Current Posting Gaurav Saini IAS
Gaurav Saini is presently serving as the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jaipur Greater, Jaipur.
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Throughout his career, he has served in many important roles across Rajasthan and the Government of India. His postings include:
- Commissioner, Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship, Rajasthan, Jaipur
- Collector & District Magistrate, Gangapur City
- Joint and Assistant CEO, State Health Assurance Agency, Rajasthan, Jaipur
- CEO, Zila Parishad-cum-A.D.P.C. & Ex-Officio Chief Project Officer (MADA), Alwar and Ajmer
- SDO and SDM at Mount Abu (Sirohi) and Ratangarh (Churu)
- Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
- Assistant Collector & Executive Magistrate (Under Training), Jodhpur
- Training at LBSNAA (Phase II)
He is expected to retire on 31 March 2053.
