Apurva Dubey IAS is a distinguished IAS officer from the 2013 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 19 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2012, ranking 9th among female candidates.
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Parents and Family
Apurva Dubey was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 23 September 1988. Her ancestral home town lies in Bamhniyawa village, Deoria district. His father Dr. Sanjay Dubey served as Additional Director-General at Prasar Bharati, New Delhi. Her mother was a homemaker who played a key role in building Apoorva’s confidence and emotional resilience. Her paternal grandfather, Dr. K.N. Dubey, served as a professor at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, India’s premier training institution for civil servants.
In 2019, Apurva Dubey IAS married Vishakh G Iyer IAS, also an IAS officer of 2011 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Education and Academic Journey of Apurva Dubey IAS
- She attended Swami Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya, Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) where she completed her schooling.
- Graduated in English Honours from Venkateswara College, Delhi University.
- Completed an LLB degree from Delhi University.
- Pursued a PGDM in Human Resources from the Institute of Technology & Management.
UPSC Success
Apurva Dubey cleared UPSC on her second attempt, with strong preparation in General Studies and optional subjects.
She scored All India Rank 19 in UPSC 2012, showcasing exceptional dedication and intellect.
UPSC 2012 – Scores & Subject Choices
- Written exams: 885 out of 2000
- Interview: 186 out of 300
- Total score: 1071 / 2300 (~46.6%)
- Optional subjects: Law & Public Administration
Career and Leadership Roles of Apoorva Dubey IAS
Apoorva Dubey has served in key administrative positions across UP:
- District Magistrate & Collector of Fatehpur.
- District Magistrate & Collector of Unnao.
- Vice-Chairperson, Aligarh Development Authority.
- Appointed Director of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) in May 2025.
Notable Achievements & Leadership Style
- Introduced innovative reforms such as kitchen-gardens for midday meal improvement in earlier postings.
- Regarded as a fair and no-nonsense officer, earning widespread respect across districts.
- Part of UP’s trusted administrative team, often working alongside her husband in neighbouring districts.
Apurva Dubey stands out as a blend of academic excellence, strong UPSC performance, and transformative district leadership. From top honors in the Civil Services exam to dedicated service as DM and urban development chief, she exemplifies modern, effective governance in Uttar Pradesh.
