About Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Director, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi; Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Lakshadweep; Secy (Finance), Union Territory of Lakshadweep Lakshadweep. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Finance Secy & Secy ( Rev.), Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Finance Daman Diu / Dadra Nagar Haveli.
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat last served as Director, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi, until 02 November 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's educational qualifications on record include Engineering Physics from B.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI; Law from LL.B. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat. 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.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI | Engineering Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | LL.B. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat | Law | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Director | Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 03/11/2025 - 02/11/2030 |
| 2 | Director of Census Operations (DCO)/ Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) | Home Affairs Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Lakshadweep | Centre | Home / Census | 21/08/2025 - 02/11/2025 |
| 3 | Secy (Finance) | Union Territory of Lakshadweep Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 17/06/2025 - 22/09/2025 |
| 4 | Industries Commissioner & Secy | Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Daman Diu / Dadra Nagar Haveli | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 15/04/2023 - 04/06/2025 |
| 5 | Finance Secy & Secy ( Rev.) | Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Finance Daman Diu / Dadra Nagar Haveli | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 15/01/2021 - 04/06/2025 |
| 6 | Spl Commissioner | Trade & Taxes Deptt Trade Tax Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 17/07/2020 - 14/01/2021 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Government of Arunachal Pradesh East Kameng (Aru. Pradesh) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/01/2018 - 15/06/2020 |
| 8 | District Collector | Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Dadra Nagar Haveli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/01/2015 - 10/01/2018 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Daman | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2014 - 27/01/2015 |
| 10 | Deputy Collector | Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Daman | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/09/2013 - 11/06/2014 |
| 11 | On Training | LBSNAA LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 28/09/2011 - 09/09/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | MID CARRIER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 1Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat belong to?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2011, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's age?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat is 40 years old, born on 25 June 1986.
What was Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's last posting?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat last served as Director, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi until 02 November 2030.
How many years has Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat held?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat held in one role was 4y 5m as Finance Secy & Secy ( Rev.), Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Finance Daman Diu / Dadra Nagar Haveli.
What is Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat's educational qualification?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI, LL.B. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Surat.
How was Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gaurav Singh Rajawat was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
