About Shri Rachit Raj
Shri Rachit Raj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2014 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Rachit Raj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rachit Raj's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 12 years of service, Shri Rachit Raj has held 4 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Assistant Collector, Vadodara; Assistant Secy, Rural Dev Land Resources; On Training, LBSNAA Mussoorie. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 1m as Assistant Collector, Vadodara.
Shri Rachit Raj is currently serving as District Collector, Junagadh, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y each.
Shri Rachit Raj's educational qualifications on record include Bio-Technology from B.Tech. VIT University Tamil Nadu Vellore Institute of Technology. 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. VIT University Tamil Nadu Vellore Institute of Technology | Bio-Technology | 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 | District Collector | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Assistant Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/11/2016 - 31/12/2022 |
| 3 | Assistant Secy | Rural Dev Land Resources | Centre | Rural Development / Land Resources | 01/08/2016 - 31/10/2016 |
| 4 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/09/2014 - 31/07/2016 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 21st Round of Phase III MCTP | 02/12/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
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 Rachit Raj belong to?
Shri Rachit Raj is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2014, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rachit Raj's age?
Shri Rachit Raj is 37 years old, born on 20 September 1989.
What is Shri Rachit Raj's current posting?
Shri Rachit Raj is currently serving as District Collector, Junagadh since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Shri Rachit Raj served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rachit Raj has 12 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rachit Raj held?
Shri Rachit Raj has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Shri Rachit Raj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rachit Raj held in one role was 6y 1m as Assistant Collector, Vadodara.
What is Shri Rachit Raj's educational qualification?
Shri Rachit Raj holds the following qualification: B.Tech. VIT University Tamil Nadu Vellore Institute of Technology.
How was Shri Rachit Raj recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rachit Raj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
