About Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's domicile state on record is Gujarat.
Over 14 years of service, Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai has held 11 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Industries & Mines Deptt GRIDCO Gandhinagar; Chief Executive Officer, Industries & Mines Deptt Guj Infrastructure Dev Bd (GIDB) Gandhinagar; Managing Director, Industries & Mines Deptt Industrial Extention Bureau (INDEXTB) Gandhinagar. The longest single tenure was 14y 1m as On Training, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai is currently serving as Collector & District Magistrate, Revenue Deptt Collectorate Bharuch, a position held since 09 December 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 5m each.
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's educational qualifications on record include Psychology from B.A. Gujarat University Ahmedabad; Marketing from M.B.A. Gujrat University Gujrat NR Institute of Business Management. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Gujarat University Ahmedabad | Psychology | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. Gujrat University Gujrat NR Institute of Business Management | Marketing | 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 | Collector & District Magistrate | Revenue Deptt Collectorate Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/12/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Industries & Mines Deptt GRIDCO Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Railway Project / Railway Project | 05/04/2023 - 12/09/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Industries & Mines Deptt Industrial Extention Bureau (INDEXTB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Investment | 03/04/2023 - 07/12/2024 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Industries & Mines Deptt Guj Infrastructure Dev Bd (GIDB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries Dev | 03/04/2023 - 12/09/2023 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Collectorate Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 23/06/2021 - 03/04/2023 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Collectorate Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/09/2019 - 22/06/2021 |
| 7 | Regional Commissioner | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt O/o Regional Commr Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 09/04/2018 - 31/08/2019 |
| 8 | District Development Officer | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt District Panchayat Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 09/05/2016 - 07/04/2018 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 05/05/2016 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Revenue O/o Sub- Divisional Officer Nakhtrana, Kachchh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/09/2014 - 07/05/2016 |
| 11 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - Till-Date |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Nakhtrana, Kachchh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | - 05/05/2016 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 18 th Round of MCTP | 19/12/2022 | 13/01/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | IAS PROFESSAL COURSE | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 2 | 2012 | IAS PROFESSAL COURSE | 10Yr 5Mn 29Days | |
| 3 | 2012 | LBSNAA FOUNDTN COURSE | 3Mn 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai belong to?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2012, with Gujarat as the domicile state.
What is Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's age?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai is 40 years old, born on 27 October 1985.
What is Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's current posting?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai is currently serving as Collector & District Magistrate, Revenue Deptt Collectorate Bharuch since 09 December 2024.
How many years has Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai served as an IAS officer?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai held?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai held in one role was 14y 1m as On Training, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
What is Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai's educational qualification?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai holds the following qualifications: B.A. Gujarat University Ahmedabad, M.B.A. Gujrat University Gujrat NR Institute of Business Management.
How was Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai recruited to the IAS?
Shri Makwana Gaurangbhai was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
