Santosh Gunwantrao Sukhadeve, an inspiring IAS officer from the 2017 batch of the AGMUT cadre, currently serves as the District Magistrate in Leh. Born on September 1, 1993, in Narwati, Shirpur in Amravati District, Maharashtra, Santosh cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination at the impressive age of 23, securing an All India Rank of 546.
Quick Info of Santosh Gunwantrao Sukhadeve IAS
| Profession | IAS Officer |
|---|---|
| Name | Santosh Gunwantrao Sukhadeve |
| Date of Birth | September 1, 1993 |
| Age | 31 |
| UPSC Cracking Age | 23 |
| Native Place | Narwati, Shirpur, Amravati, Maharashtra |
| Date of Joining | January 1, 2017 |
| Batch | 2017 |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Education | B.Tech in Civil Engineering, M.A. in Public Management |
| Current Posting | District Magistrate, Leh |
| Date of Retirement | September 30, 2053 |
| Major Positions Held | Assistant Commissioner (UT), District Magistrate Leh |
| First Posting | Assistant Commissioner (UT) |
| UPSC Rank | 546 |
| UPSC Marksheet | Mains: 808, Interview: 184 |
| Santosh Sukhadeve | |
| @santoshsukhdeve |
Educational Background
Santosh’s educational journey is as notable as his administrative career. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from COEP Technological University, which he completed in 2015. With a keen interest in public management, he further pursued an M.A. in Public Management. His schooling was at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Amravati, Maharashtra.
UPSC Journey and Marksheet
Santosh successfully cleared the UPSC examination on his first attempt, displaying a remarkable understanding of both technical and managerial skills. His UPSC scorecard includes:
- Mains: 808
- Interview: 184
Major Positions Held
Throughout his tenure, Santosh has held key administrative positions, contributing significantly to public service and governance. His major postings include:
- Assistant Commissioner (UT), Government of India
- District Magistrate, Leh
He started his career as an Assistant Commissioner in the Government of India.