Devendra Prakash Meena, a dedicated officer of the 2021 IAS batch, is part of the Gujarat cadre and secured All India Rank 471 in the Civil Services Examination. Currently serving as Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Dahod, his journey reflects unmatched perseverance—appearing in the UPSC three times until he achieved his dream of becoming an IAS officer.
Quick Info of IAS Devendra Prakash Meena
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer Name | Devendra Prakash Meena |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 30 June 1994 |
| Native Place | Dausa, Rajasthan |
| Age (As of 2025) | 31 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Guwahati |
| Batch | 2021 |
| Cadre | Gujarat |
| Rank (AIR) | 471 |
| UPSC Pass Age | 27 |
| Current Posting | Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Dahod |
| Retirement Date | 30 June 2054 |
| UPSC Marksheet | Mains: 749, Interview: 173, Total: 922 |
| Social Media Presence | Twitter (X) |
| Family | Details not available |
| Husband/Wife | Details not available |
| Other Info | AIR 705 in 2018, joined IPS in 2019, finally secured IAS in 2020 |
| Attempt | 3rd |
| Optional Subject | Hindi Literature |
| Contact No. | (O) 02673-220102, (M) 9313758090 |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of IAS Devendra Prakash Meena
Devendra Prakash Meena was born on 30th June 1994 and hails from Dausa in Rajasthan. As of 2025, he is 31 years old. Despite facing stiff competition and early setbacks in UPSC, Devendra’s unwavering goal was clear—to serve the nation as an IAS officer. Family details are not publicly available, but his persistence and academic excellence indicate a strong support system and self-motivation.
He pursued Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious IIT Guwahati, which laid a strong technical foundation and analytical mindset required for competitive exams like UPSC.
UPSC Journey And Current Posting of IAS Devendra Prakash Meena
Devendra’s UPSC journey is a textbook example of resilience:
- In 2018, he secured AIR 705, but it wasn’t enough for IAS.
- In 2019, he made it to IPS, yet remained focused on his IAS dream.
- In 2020, he cracked UPSC again, this time with AIR 471, successfully entering the Indian Administrative Service.
He is now posted as Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Dahod in Gujarat. His retirement is scheduled for 30 June 2054.
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His UPSC score included 749 marks in Mains and 173 in the Interview, totaling 922 marks.
Social Media Account, Contact Details
- Twitter (X): @devendrameena30
- Office Phone: 02673-220102
- Mobile: 9313758090
