Surya Pal Gangwar IAS is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch. His journey from a modest upbringing to holding significant administrative positions exemplifies determination and perseverance.
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Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Date of Birth
Surya Pal Gangwar was born on August 5, 1977, in Bithri village of Nawabganj block in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh.
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Early Life and Education
Surya Pal Gangwar’s father was a school teacher, as a result he was raised in a disciplined environment. Gangwar completed his primary education from class 1 to 5, in a private school in Nawabganj. In 1986, he attended Navodaya Vidyalaya in Bareilly. He studied from class 6 to 12 in the Navodaya Vidyalaya. While in the school, interactions with visiting administrative officers ignited his aspiration to join the civil services.
After 12th Surya Pal Gangwar pursued his interest in engineering, and did B.E. (Hons) in Industrial Engineering from IIT Roorkee.
Early Professional Career
After graduating in 2003, Surya Pal Gangwar worked with prominent companies such as Electrical Manufacturing Company Limited; Philips India Limited; Century Laminating Company, Hapur; and Oracle India in Hyderabad. He also went to USA from Oracle India company.
In July 2003, Surya Pal Gangwar joined as an Engineer (Industrial Engineering) in Air India Limited. Despite a stable career, his ambition to serve in the civil services remained strong and he started to prepare for UPSC Civil Services Exam.
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Caste
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS belongs to Kurmi caste under the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category.
Surya Pal Gangwar and UPSC Civil Services Exam
Surya Pal Gangwar’s path to the civil services was marked by persistence. He appeared for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination multiple times:
2004: First attempt. He did not qualify Prelims.
2005: Second attempt. Again he failed to qualify Prelims.
2006: Third attempt. He cleared Prelims but failed to clear Mains exam.
2007: Fourth attempt. Cleared Prelims, Mains and Interview. Achieved a rank of 476, leading to his selection in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as an Assistant Commissioner.
2008: Fifth attempt. Undeterred, he attempted once more and secured an impressive All India Rank of 8, fulfilling his dream of becoming an IAS officer.
Marks Scored in the Civil Services Examination 2007
Name | Surya Pal Gangwar |
Roll Number | 006802 |
Date of Birth | 05 August 1977 |
All India Rank | 476 |
Service Allocated | IRS |
Marksheet
Sn | Subject | Max. Marks | Marks Obtained |
#1. | Essay | 200 | 119 |
#2. | General Studies I | 300 | 178 |
#3. | General Studies II | 300 | 128 |
#4. | Optional I – Paper I | 300 | 167 |
#5. | Optional I – Paper II | 300 | 140 |
#6. | Optional II – Paper I | 300 | 139 |
#7. | Optional II – Paper II | 300 | 190 |
#8. | Written Total | 2000 | 1061 |
#9. | Personality Test | 300 | 165 |
#10. | Final Marks | 2300 | 1226 |
Optional I – Psychology
Optional II – Public Administration
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Marks Scored in the Civil Services Examination 2008
Name | Surya Pal Gangwar |
Roll Number | 005167 |
Date of Birth | 05 August 1977 |
All India Rank | 8 |
Service Allocated | IAS |
Home State | Uttar Pradesh |
Allocated State / Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
Marksheet
Sn | Subject | Max. Marks | Marks Obtained |
#1. | Essay | 200 | 120 |
#2. | General Studies I | 300 | 158 |
#3. | General Studies II | 300 | 134 |
#4. | Optional I – Paper I | 300 | 188 |
#5. | Optional I – Paper II | 300 | 190 |
#6. | Optional II – Paper I | 300 | 200 |
#7. | Optional II – Paper II | 300 | 174 |
#8. | Written Total | 2000 | 1164 |
#9. | Personality Test | 300 | 165 |
#10. | Final Marks | 2300 | 1329 |
Optional I – Psychology
Optional II – Public Administration
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Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Batch and Postings
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS belongs to 2009 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Throughout his career, Gangwar has held several key positions:
He started his civil services career as SDM in Azamgarh, and CDO in Badaun. He served as District Magistrate (DM) in Hapur (in 2013), Hathras (2013-24), Sitapur (2015), Raebareilly (2015-16), Siddarth Nagar (2017), Firozabad (2022), and Lucknow (2022-25).
He also worked as Managing Director of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, overseeing power distribution in central Uttar Pradesh, and Director of the Civil Aviation Department of Uttar Pradesh.
In January 2025, Gangwar was appointed as the Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, reflecting the administration’s confidence in his capabilities.
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Personal Attributes
Gangwar’s journey underscores his resilience and commitment to public service. His story serves as an inspiration to many aspiring civil servants, demonstrating that perseverance and dedication can overcome challenges.
In his various roles, Gangwar has been recognized for his administrative acumen and dedication to public welfare, contributing significantly to the development and governance of the regions under his jurisdiction.
Surya Pal Gangwar IAS Family
While Surya Pal Gangwar IAS was serving as District Magistrate in Rae Bareilly in 2017, his wife Mrs. Suman Gangwar, 39, died of heart attack on 17 December 2017. Mrs. Suman Gangwar had two sons Sameer (12 years) and Krishna (2 years).
External Sources:
- niyuktionline.upsdc.gov.in
- cseplus.nic.in
- Newspapers
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