Jivani Kartik Nagjibhai, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the 2021 batch, secured All India Rank 8 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. A member of the Gujarat cadre, he is currently posted as Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Valsad. His journey from Surat to securing one of the top ranks in India is nothing short of inspirational.
Quick Info of IAS Jivani Kartik Nagjibhai
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| Officer Name | Jivani Kartik Nagjibhai |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 29 September 1994 |
| Native Place | Surat, Gujarat |
| Age (As of 2025) | 31 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay |
| Batch | 2021 |
| Cadre | Gujarat |
| Rank (AIR) | 8 |
| UPSC Pass Age | 27 |
| Current Posting | Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Valsad |
| Retirement Date | 30 September 2054 |
| UPSC Marksheet | Mains: 858, Interview: 182, Total: 1040 |
| Social Media Presence | Not Available |
| Family | Father: Dr. Nagjibhai Jivani (Pathologist, Surat), Mother: Hansaben Jivani (Homemaker) |
| Husband/Wife | Details Not Available |
| Other | AIR 94 (UPSC 2018), AIR 84 (UPSC 2019), Previously IPS |
| Attempt | 4th |
| Optional Subject | Not Provided |
| Contact No. | (O) 02632-250601, (M) 9978405650 |
Early Life and Education Qualification of IAS Jivani Kartik
Born on 29th September 1994, Kartik Jivani hails from Surat, Gujarat. As of 2025, he is 31 years old. Kartik comes from a respectable family – his father, Dr. Nagjibhai Jivani, is a well-known pathologist in Surat, while his mother, Hansaben Jivani, is a dedicated homemaker. His commitment to education and public service is deeply rooted in his upbringing.
Kartik’s academic brilliance was evident from an early age. He secured 88% in Class 10 and 84% in Class 12. He cracked the IIT-JEE and went on to study Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay, one of India’s top engineering institutions. His technical background, coupled with his strong work ethic, laid a solid foundation for his UPSC journey.
UPSC Journey and Current Posting of IAS Jivani Kartik Nagjibhai
- Batch: 2021
- Cadre: Gujarat
- Rank: AIR 8
- Marksheet: Mains – 858 | Interview – 182 | Total – 1040
- Current Posting: Project Administrator, Tribal Area Sub Plan, Valsad
- Retirement Date: 30 September 2054
Before cracking IAS, Kartik had already cleared UPSC twice — securing AIR 94 in 2018 and AIR 84 in 2019, and had been serving as an IPS officer. However, his dream to serve as an IAS officer led him to attempt the exam again, and his perseverance paid off with an outstanding AIR 8 in 2020, making him one of Gujarat’s highest-ranking officers in history.
Social Media Account, Contact No.
- Social Media: Not Available
- Office Contact: 02632-250601
- Mobile: 9978405650
