About Shri Gaurav Benal
Shri Gaurav Benal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2016 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Gaurav Benal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gaurav Benal's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 10 years of service, Shri Gaurav Benal has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Additional Collector, Indore; Assistant Secy, Finance Economic Affairs. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Gaurav Benal is currently serving as Collector, Singrauli, a position held since 30 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 7m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Singrauli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/09/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Collector | Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/10/2023 - 30/09/2025 |
| 3 | S D O | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 23/02/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Assistant Secy | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 5 | Assistant Secy | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 6 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2016 - 01/07/2018 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 22nd Round of Phase III MCTP | 12/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 |
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 Gaurav Benal belong to?
Shri Gaurav Benal is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2016, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gaurav Benal's age?
Shri Gaurav Benal is 35 years old, born on 08 December 1990.
What is Shri Gaurav Benal's current posting?
Shri Gaurav Benal is currently serving as Collector, Singrauli since 30 September 2025.
How many years has Shri Gaurav Benal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gaurav Benal has 10 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gaurav Benal held?
Shri Gaurav Benal has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
How was Shri Gaurav Benal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gaurav Benal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
