About Shri Gaurav Dayal
Shri Gaurav Dayal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Gaurav Dayal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gaurav Dayal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Gaurav Dayal has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Chairperson, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai; Divisional Commissioner, Faizabad; Divisional Commissioner, Aligarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Faizabad.
Shri Gaurav Dayal last served as Chairperson, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai, until 23 October 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Gaurav Dayal's educational qualifications on record include Physics from B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi | Physics | First | -- |
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 | Chairperson | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai | Centre | Transport / Ports | 24/10/2025 - 23/10/2030 |
| 2 | Divisional Commissioner | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/11/2022 - 07/02/2025 |
| 3 | Divisional Commissioner | Aligarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 16/01/2021 - 21/11/2022 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | Chitrakoot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2020 - 16/01/2021 |
| 5 | In-Charge Commissioner & Director | Industries Deptt Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 05/07/2019 - 01/01/2020 |
| 6 | Special Secretary & Staff Officer To The Chief Secretary | Others Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | / | 09/08/2018 - 05/07/2019 |
| 7 | Special Secretary & Staff Officer To The Chief Secretary | Staff Officer & Directorate Department Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/07/2018 - 09/08/2018 |
| 8 | Special Secretary & Staff Officer To The Chief Secretary | Staff Officer & Directorate Department Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2018 - 12/07/2018 |
| 9 | Special Secretary | Tourism Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 23/06/2018 - 01/07/2018 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/08/2016 - 23/06/2018 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bareilly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/02/2015 - 28/08/2016 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Lakhimpur Kheri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/09/2013 - 06/02/2015 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Prog Impln Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 26/04/2013 - 28/09/2013 |
| 14 | Additional Registrar | Co-operative Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 13/02/2013 - 25/04/2013 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jhansi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/04/2012 - 12/02/2013 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Muzaffarnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/03/2012 - 14/04/2012 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jaunpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/04/2010 - 20/03/2012 |
| 18 | District Collector | Etah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/04/2008 - 13/04/2010 |
| 19 | Chief Dev Officer | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 14/06/2007 - 18/04/2008 |
| 20 | Jt Magistrate | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/07/2006 - 14/06/2007 |
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 | 2012-2013 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Good Governance | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Natural Resource Management | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 4 | 2016-2017 | E-governance (opportunities and challenges) | Gujarat National Law University | Gandhinagar | 1 |
| 5 | 2017-2018 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 6 | 2018-2019 | Public Procurement | CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition | New Delhi | 1 |
| 7 | 2019-2020 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 8 | 2022-2023 | Exploring Blue-Green Infrastructure for Climate Action in Indian Cities | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gaurav Dayal belong to?
Shri Gaurav Dayal is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2004, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gaurav Dayal's age?
Shri Gaurav Dayal is 47 years old, born on 27 July 1979.
What was Shri Gaurav Dayal's last posting?
Shri Gaurav Dayal last served as Chairperson, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Navi Mumbai until 23 October 2030.
How many years has Shri Gaurav Dayal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gaurav Dayal has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gaurav Dayal held?
Shri Gaurav Dayal has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Gaurav Dayal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gaurav Dayal held in one role was 2y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Faizabad.
What is Shri Gaurav Dayal's educational qualification?
Shri Gaurav Dayal holds the following qualification: B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi.
How was Shri Gaurav Dayal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gaurav Dayal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
