Prince Dhawan

IASBatch 2012Rank #3

About

UPSC CSE 2011 Rank 3. Prince Dhawan is a 2012 batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre. A gold medalist from IIT Delhi, he has held various significant positions, including District Magistrate roles in Arunachal Pradesh and Delhi. Known for his innovative initiatives in public administration, he is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration and International Development at Harvard Kennedy School as a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2012

Rank3

Optional SubjectElectrical Engineering and Public Administration

Attempts1

Parents

Father OccupationRevenue Officer

Marks & Academics

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation College NameIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Post Graduation College NameIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Post Graduation DegreeM.Tech in Information and Communication Technology

Other Information

HometownChandigarh

Home StateChandigarh

CadreAGMUT

AchievementsSecured AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2011 in his first attempt; Awarded Director's Gold and Silver Medals at IIT Delhi; Received National e-Governance Award and State Gold Medal in Arunachal Pradesh; Fulbright-Nehru Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School.

StrugglesFaced challenges in implementing digital governance in remote regions; Worked towards rehabilitation of street children and upskilling youth in Delhi.

Work ExperienceSub-Divisional Magistrate and Land Acquisition Officer in Chandigarh; Special Secretary, IT Department, Arunachal Pradesh; District Magistrate of Lohit and Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh; Special Commissioner, GST, Government of Delhi; District Magistrate, West Delhi; Currently pursuing MPA/ID at Harvard Kennedy School.