About Shri Roopwant Singh
Shri Roopwant Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Roopwant Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Roopwant Singh's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Roopwant Singh has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Geology & Mines Deptt Geology & Mining Gandhinagar; Commissioner, Geology & Mines Deptt Gandhinagar; Additional Secy, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as Commissioner, Geology & Mines Deptt Geology & Mining Gandhinagar.
Shri Roopwant Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, Guj Mineral Dev Corpn Ahmedabad, a position held since 01 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Roopwant Singh's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. Honours punjab; Political Sc. from M.A. punjab. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours punjab | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. punjab | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managing Director | Guj Mineral Dev Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 01/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Geology & Mines Deptt Geology & Mining Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 14/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Geology & Mines Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 22/06/2016 - 13/06/2021 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 21/09/2015 - 21/06/2016 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Industries & Mines Deptt Industrial Extention Bureau (INDEXTB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 23/02/2015 - 22/06/2016 |
| 6 | Director | Prohibition & Excise Deptt Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 02/07/2014 - 23/02/2015 |
| 7 | District Collector | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/04/2013 - 02/07/2014 |
| 8 | District Collector | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2012 - 15/04/2013 |
| 9 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/11/2009 - 01/09/2012 |
| 10 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/11/2009 - 01/09/2012 |
| 11 | District Dev Officer | Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 03/03/2007 - 07/11/2009 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2005 - 03/03/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Roopwant Singh belong to?
Shri Roopwant Singh is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2003, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Roopwant Singh's age?
Shri Roopwant Singh is 48 years old, born on 05 March 1978.
What is Shri Roopwant Singh's current posting?
Shri Roopwant Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, Guj Mineral Dev Corpn Ahmedabad since 01 April 2023.
How many years has Shri Roopwant Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Roopwant Singh has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Roopwant Singh held?
Shri Roopwant Singh has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Roopwant Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Roopwant Singh held in one role was 5y 4m as Commissioner, Geology & Mines Deptt Geology & Mining Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Roopwant Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Roopwant Singh holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours punjab, M.A. punjab.
How was Shri Roopwant Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Roopwant Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
