IAS

Rishav Gupta

IASBatch 2014Rank #37

About

Rishav Gupta is a 2014 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Hailing from Chandimandir, Haryana, he secured All India Rank 37 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2013. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Prior to joining the civil services, he worked as a Software Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland. As of 2025, he serves as the District Collector of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2014
Rank37
Optional SubjectPhysics
Attempts2

Parents

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks266
Interview Marks217
Total Marks861
Essay Marks78
Gs Paper 1 Marks71
Gs Paper 2 Marks52
Gs Paper 3 Marks88
Gs Paper 4 Marks89
Optional Paper 1 Marks145
Optional Paper 2 Marks121
Tenth School NameSt. Xavier's High School, Panchkula
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameIndian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownChandimandir
Home StateHaryana
CadreMadhya Pradesh
HobbiesCharcoal Painting, Star Gazing, Chess, Photography, Movies, Music, Reading
AchievementsSecured AIR 37 in UPSC CSE 2013; Implemented innovative educational reforms in remote districts of Madhya Pradesh; Recognized for promoting digital education initiatives.
StrugglesDid not clear UPSC CSE in his first attempt in 2012; Overcame initial setbacks to secure a top rank in his second attempt.
Work ExperienceSoftware Analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland; Assistant Collector in various districts of Madhya Pradesh; District Collector of Dewas; Currently serving as District Collector of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.