Muhammad Junaid P.P. is an IAS officer from the 2018 batch, belonging to the Rajasthan cadre. He secured AIR 200 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017. Currently, he is posted as the Director and Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to Government, Watershed Development and Soil Conservation Department, Rajasthan. In this blog, you will find details about his early life, education, UPSC journey, current posting, and social media presence.
Quick Info of Muhammad Junaid P.P. IAS
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Muhammad Junaid P.P. |
| Profession | IAS |
| Date of Birth | 20 October 1991 |
| Native Place | Malappuram District, Kerala |
| Age (As of 2025) | 33 |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala) |
| Batch | 2018 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Become IAS Age | 27 |
| Current Posting | Director and Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to Government, Watershed Development and Soil Conservation Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur |
| Retirement Date | 31 October 2051 |
| Rank | 200 |
| UPSC Marksheet | See Below |
| CSE Year | 2017 |
| Social Media Presence | Instagram, Facebook, Blog |
| Parents | Father – Madrassa Teacher (ex-Gulf), Mother – Homemaker |
| Wife/Husband | Wife details not available publicly |
| Attempt | Second |
| Work Experience | IBM (Associate System Engineer), Project with Govt. of Kerala (Handloom Revival) |
| Award | Not Mentioned |
| Other Details | First IAS Officer from his village |
| Optional Subject | History |
Early Life And Education Qualification Of Muhammad Junaid P.P. IAS
Muhammad Junaid P.P. was born on 20 October 1991 in Malappuram District, Kerala. He is 33 years old as of 2025. He hails from a modest background. His father worked in the Gulf and is now a Madrassa teacher, while his mother is a homemaker. He has three younger sisters, all of whom are students. Junaid’s early schooling was done in a vernacular medium school in a remote village of Kerala.
Education Details
He pursued B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, affiliated to the University of Kerala. After college, he worked with his friends on a government-supported project to revive the handloom industry, which inspired him to enter civil services. Due to financial limitations, he couldn’t afford full-time coaching. So, he joined IBM in Bangalore as an Associate System Engineer. The job helped him save for coaching and improve his English communication skills.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Junaid attempted UPSC Civil Services Examination twice. He could not clear prelims in his first attempt, but cracked it in the second attempt (2017), securing AIR 200. His optional subject was History.
UPSC Marksheet
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 155 |
| General Studies I | 104 |
| General Studies II | 100 |
| General Studies III | 113 |
| General Studies IV | 90 |
| Optional Paper I | 138 |
| Optional Paper II | 137 |
| Total Written Marks | 837 |
| Interview Marks | 198 |
| Total Marks | 1035 |
Current Posting Muhammad Junaid P.P. IAS
Muhammad Junaid P.P. is currently posted as the Director and Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to Government, Watershed Development and Soil Conservation Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur.
His earlier postings include:
- Joint Secretary to Government, Finance (Exp-II) Department, Jaipur
- Additional Commissioner (II), E.G.S., Jaipur
- Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad-cum-A.D.P.C., E.G.S & Ex-Officio Chief Project Officer (MADA), Sriganganagar
- Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nadbai (Bharatpur)
- Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jhalawar
- Assistant Collector (Under Training), Sri Ganganagar
- Under Training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
He will retire on 31 October 2051.
Social Media Account, Contact No.
- Instagram: muhammad_junaid_pp
- Facebook: muhammad.junaid.353
- Blog: ppmjunaid.wordpress.com
