IAS

Govind Jaiswal

IASBatch 2007Rank #48
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About

Govind Jaiswal is a 2007 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre. Hailing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, he is renowned for his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the civil services. In 2006, at the age of 22, he secured All India Rank 48 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his first attempt, choosing Hindi as his medium. As of June 2025, he serves as Joint Secretary (Technical Education & Literacy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2007
Rank48
Optional SubjectPhilosophy and History
Attempts1

Parents

Father NameNarayan Jaiswal
Father OccupationRickshaw Puller
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Tenth School NameGovernment School, Usmanpura
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameGovernment Degree College, Varanasi
Graduation DegreeB.Sc in Mathematics
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownVaranasi
Home StateUttar Pradesh
CadreAGMUT
AchievementsSecured AIR 48 in UPSC CSE 2006 in first attempt; Served as Assistant Commissioner in Nagaland; Executive Director of Sports in Goa; Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Currently Joint Secretary (Technical Education & Literacy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
StrugglesOvercame financial hardships, studied under challenging conditions including power outages and limited space; Faced societal taunts and discrimination due to his background; Supported his education through tuitions and part-time jobs; Father's health issues added to family responsibilities.
Work ExperienceAssistant Commissioner, Nagaland; Executive Director of Sports, Goa; Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Joint Secretary (Technical Education & Literacy), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.