Dr. Subodh Agarwal is a senior IAS officer from the 1988 batch of the Rajasthan cadre. He was born on 17 December 1965 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, making him 59 years old. Although his home state is Uttar Pradesh, he has strong ties to Jaipur, his birthplace. Dr. Agarwal is currently serving as the Director General of the Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan and has had an illustrious career in various key administrative roles at both the state and central levels.
Quick Info Of Subodh Agarwal IAS
| Detail | Information |
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| Officer Name | Dr. Subodh Agarwal |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date Of Birth | 17 December 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Home State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Batch | 1988 |
| Cadre | Rajasthan |
| Current Posting | Director General, Indira Gandhi Panchyati Raj Sansthan |
| IAS Joining Date | 25 August 1988 |
| Retirement Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Wife | Rolee Agarwal (IRS) |
| Son | Shubh Agarwal (IRS) |
| Daughter | Shagun Agarwal |
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Personal Details
Dr. Subodh Agarwal IAS was born on 17 December 1965 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, his native place remains Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is married to Rolee Agarwal, an IRS officer currently serving as the Commissioner of Income Tax. The couple has two children: Shubh Agarwal, an IRS officer in the customs service, and Shagun Agarwal, who recently achieved the National Advertising Award (2024).
Educational Background
Dr. Subodh Agarwal IAS has an impressive educational background, starting with his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 1987. He also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Systems & Management from IIT Delhi in 1988. He further pursued a Master’s in Economics from the University of Rajasthan in 1999, followed by a Master in Public Policy from Princeton University, USA, in 2008. Additionally, he holds an LLB from CCS University, Meerut and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rajasthan in 2011.
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi | 1987 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Systems & Management | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi | 1988 |
| Master’s in Economics | University of Rajasthan | 1999 |
| Master in Public Policy | Princeton University, USA | 2008 |
| LLB | CCS University, Meerut | 2011 |
| Ph.D. in Economics | University of Rajasthan | 2011 |
He cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination and joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on 25 August 1988. He was allotted the Rajasthan cadre, where he has held numerous significant roles throughout his distinguished career.
Career Highlights
Dr. Subodh Agarwal IAS has held numerous key positions throughout his distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service. He started as a Sub Divisional Officer in Jaipur from August 1990 to July 1992, followed by his role as Collector & District Magistrate of Bikaner from September 1995 to April 1997. He later served as Deputy Secretary in the Planning Department, Jaipur from April 1997 to September 1999. Dr. Agarwal also held significant roles at the state level, including Principal Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (June 2014 to May 2017) and Medical Education Department (December 2013 to June 2014). He was the Director of RAJSICO, Jaipur from May 2017 to April 2018 and has been serving as Director General of Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan since January 2024.
Dr. Agarwal also held the position of Additional Chief Secretary in multiple departments, including Mines & Petroleum, Public Health Engineering, Ground Water Department (July 2020 to January 2024), and Energy, CMD of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (October 2020 to April 2022). His contributions extend to industries and higher education as he served as ACS of Higher & Technical Education Department (May 2018 to December 2018). At the central level, he worked as Private Secretary to the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs (February 2010 to July 2011), Agriculture (February 2006 to July 2007), and External Affairs (May 2004 to November 2005).
Notable Contributions
During his service as Principal Secretary of Medical Education, Dr. Agarwal was instrumental in establishing seven new medical colleges and a State Cancer Institute in Rajasthan. He also introduced a Biometric Verification System for beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), preventing food grain leakages. His efforts in food fortification earned Rajasthan the title of “Food Fortification Champion Early Adopter” from the Government of India and FSSAI.
In his tenure, he has been involved in several landmark projects, including the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana, which provided affordable, quality multi-brand products through Fair Price Shops, a model praised by Niti Aayog.
Dr. Subodh Agarwal’s commitment to excellence and public service continues to impact millions through his innovative administrative efforts and leadership.
