Raveena Tyagi is a committed and highly decorated Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2014 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She joined the IPS at the age of 27 and is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Intelligence & Security in Uttar Pradesh. With over a decade in service and multiple commendation medals, she has become a well-known name in law enforcement circles.
Quick Info of Raveena Tyagi IPS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Raveena Tyagi |
| Profession | IPS Officer |
| Education Qualification | B.Tech (Biotechnology), Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida |
| Home State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Birth Place | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Date of Birth | 5 November 1987 |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of Joining IPS | 22 December 2014 |
| Date of Retirement | 30 November 2047 |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
| Batch | 2014 |
| UPSC Rank | 170 |
| Age at UPSC Qualification | 27 |
| Present Post Held | DCP, Intelligence & Security |
| UPSC Marksheet | Essay: 97, GS I–IV: 313, Optional: 233, Interview: 182, Total: 825 |
| Family | Father: Forest Service Officer |
| Husband | IRS Gaurav Garg (2016 batch), Deputy Commissioner, Income Tax, Lucknow |
| Medals | Silver (2022), Gold (2023), Platinum (2025) |
| Controversy | Husband assaulted by fellow IRS officer in 2025; case under investigation |
Early Life, Education & Family Background
IPS Raveena Tyagi was born on 5 November 1987 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Her home district is Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), Uttar Pradesh, and she is 38 years old as of 2025. She pursued her B.Tech in Biotechnology from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida.
She comes from a well-respected family, with her father serving in the Forest Service. Raveena is married to IRS officer Gaurav Garg, a 2016 batch Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, currently posted in Lucknow.
UPSC Journey: Rank, Performance & Appointment
Raveena Tyagi cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2014, securing AIR 170 at the age of 27. She was appointed to the IPS on 22 December 2014. Her UPSC marksheet reflects her strong performance, especially in the Interview round where she secured 182 marks:
- Essay: 97
- GS I: 76
- GS II: 57
- GS III: 94
- GS IV: 86
- Optional I: 113
- Optional II: 120
- Written Total: 643
- Interview: 182
- Final Total: 825
Postings, Commendation Medals & Retirement
Raveena Tyagi began her career in field policing and has since held key positions in law and order, crime investigation, and now Intelligence & Security. Her current post as DCP (Intelligence & Security) reflects her trusted status in the police hierarchy.
Her retirement is scheduled for 30 November 2047.
Medals and Awards:
- DG’s Commendation Disc Silver – 15 August 2022
- DG’s Commendation Disc Gold – 15 August 2023
- DG’s Commendation Disc Platinum – 26 January 2025
Controversy Involving Husband – IRS Gaurav Garg
On May 29, 2025, her husband IRS Gaurav Garg made headlines after a serious altercation in the Income Tax Department office in Hazratganj, Lucknow. He was allegedly assaulted by Assistant Commissioner Yogendra Mishra (2014 batch) following a dispute linked to a departmental investigation.
According to reports, Mishra locked Garg in a room, physically assaulted him with a punch and paperweight, causing injuries. Gaurav Garg was rushed to Civil Hospital, Lucknow, and an official investigation is underway. This incident brought unexpected public attention to Raveena Tyagi and her family.
