Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, a 2016 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Rajasthan cadre, secured All India Rank 3 in UPSC CSE 2015. He is currently serving as the Collector & District Magistrate, Bhilwara. This post covers his early life, education, UPSC journey, work experience, awards, and his personal life.
Quick Info of Jasmeet Singh Sandhu IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Jasmeet Singh Sandhu |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 23 September 1987 |
| Native Place | Delhi |
| Age (As of 2025) | 37 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech. in Paper Technology from IIT Roorkee |
| Batch | 2016 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 28 |
| Current Posting | Collector & District Magistrate, Bhilwara |
| Retirement Date | 30 September 2047 |
| Rank | 3 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See Below |
| CSE Year | 2015 |
| Social Media Presence | Not Available |
| Parents | Father: Dr. J.S. Sandhu (DDG, Crop Science, ICAR), Mother: Surinder Kaur |
| Wife | Artika Shukla, IAS (RJ:2016) |
| Attempt | Fifth |
| Work Experience | Multiple senior roles including Collector, Joint CEO, CEO-Zila Parishad |
| Award | National & State Awards in Governance & Welfare |
| Other Details | Schooled at Sacred Heart Convent School, Ludhiana |
| Remarks | Cleared IRS before IAS; Topper in fifth attempt |
| Optional Subject | Punjabi Literature |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Jasmeet Singh Sandhu IAS
Jasmeet Singh Sandhu was born on 23 September 1987 in Delhi and is 37 years old as of 2025. He hails from a well-educated family. His father, Dr. J.S. Sandhu, is a senior scientist and Deputy Director General (Crop Science) at ICAR, and his mother Surinder Kaur is a homemaker.
He is married to IAS Artika Shukla (AIR 4, 2015 batch, Rajasthan cadre). Both met during their training at LBSNAA and are now among the most respected IAS couples in the country.
Jasmeet completed his schooling at Sacred Heart Convent School, Ludhiana. He went on to pursue B.Tech. in Paper Technology from IIT Roorkee, showing strong academic excellence.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Jasmeet began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam in 2010. He did not clear the exam in his first two attempts. In his third attempt, he got selected for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). While undergoing IRS training at NACEN Faridabad, he reappeared and cracked the IAS exam in his fifth attempt, securing an outstanding AIR 3 in CSE 2015.
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UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 139 |
| GS I | 120 |
| GS II | 100 |
| GS III | 111 |
| GS IV | 109 |
| Optional I | 120 |
| Optional II | 125 |
| Total Written Marks | 824 |
| Interview Marks | 190 |
| Total Marks | 1014 |
His optional subject was Punjabi Literature.
Current Posting Jasmeet Singh Sandhu IAS
Jasmeet is presently serving as Collector & District Magistrate, Bhilwara. Over the years, he has held several important positions across Rajasthan, such as:
- Collector & District Magistrate, Salumber and Phalodi
- Joint CEO, State Health Assurance Agency, Rajasthan
- CEO, Zila Parishad, Jaipur and Alwar
- SDO and SDM at Beawar and Kotada (Udaipur)
- Assistant Secretary, Health Ministry, Government of India
- APO postings and multiple training positions at LBSNAA and in field
His retirement date is 30 September 2047.
Social Media Account, Contact No.
- Social Media Presence: Not Available
- Contact Number: Not Publicly Available
Awards
Jasmeet has received several prestigious national and state-level awards for his service:
- Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis Statistics Award – 29 Jun 2024
- State Level Certificate for Meritorious Service, Salumber – 26 Jan 2025
- Appreciation for Tobacco Control Programme, Salumber – 22 Jul 2024
- Merit Award for schemes related to specially abled persons – 19 Feb 2024
- Swachh Survekshan Grameen Award for Jaipur – 17 May 2023
- E-Gov Rajasthan Award 2021–22 – 13 Mar 2023
- State & National Awards for welfare of specially abled – Dec 2024
Love Story and Personal Life
Jasmeet Singh Sandhu and Artika Shukla, both from the 2016 IAS batch, met during their training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie. Their journey from fellow toppers to life partners has been admired across the civil services community. Artika secured AIR 4, and Jasmeet secured AIR 3 in the same year (2015). Their bond grew during training, and they later got married.
They are not just a power couple professionally but also set an example of mutual respect and support in both personal and public life.
