In a significant administrative reshuffle in Rajasthan, the Bhajan Lal government moved 108 IAS officials across the state on Thursday night. IAS officials Tina Dabi and her significant other, Dr. Pradeep Gawande, are getting new liabilities. The state has posted Tina Dabi, a 2016 batch topper, as Collector of Barmer district. She was earlier the Commissioner, Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS), Jaipur, and Collector, Jaisalmer. Her husband Pradeep Gawande, Commissioner, Colonization Department, Bikaner, has been appointed Collector, Jalore.
Tina Dabi History
The Tina Dabi IAS example of overcoming adversity has been out and out remarkable. She was born on November 9, 1993, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She had succeeded scholastically since her initial school years. Her father, Jaswant Dabi, has been a General Manager in BSNL, while her mother, Himani Dabi is a retired officer of the Indian Engineering Service – IES. Her younger sister, Ria Dabi, also hit the headlines by securing the 15th rank in IAS.
Tina’s smartness and determination from her school days were evident. She scored a perfect result in History and Political Science in her ICSE 12th standard exam. Then, after school days, she had decided to pursue a B.Com course but took a different turn and graduated in the stream of Bachelor of Arts, having chosen Political Science as her major subject at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi. She began her preparations for the UPSC Civil Services Examination right from her first year in college.
In 2016, Tina Dabi IAS came into the limelight when, at just 22 years of age, she cleared the IAS examination in her very first attempt and with a good score of 52.49 percent. She had begun her sojourn into civil services when at the tender age of 18, she joined the RAU IAS Study Circle in New Delhi. She had earlier contemplated a commerce degree before giving up the idea to follow her interest in UPSC.
Tina Dabi Family
The personal life of Tina Dabi has been talked about extensively for years. After a highly publicised romance, she married her batch-mate IAS officer Athar Aamir Khan in 2018. Later, they both decided to get separated, and got divorced in 2021. Tina Dabi married Dr. Pradeep Gawande, a senior IAS official, in April 2022. Very close family and friends attended the intimate wedding. On September 15, 2023, the couple was blessed with their first child.
Tina Dabi’s Incredible Journey
The career path of Tina Dabi, who studied as a young girl in Bhopal is a large example of hard work and determination in public service passion. As she now assumes her new responsibility as Collector at Barmer, this vibrant lady’s story is continuing to inspire thousands of young Indians, especially girls, to chase their dreams and give something in return to the nation.
FAQ
Who is Tina Dabi?
Tina Dabi was a topper of civil service examination in 2016.
What was Tina Dabi’s rank in the UPSC exam?
Tina Dabi secured 1st rank in the UPSC exam.
What is Tina Dabi’s educational background?
Tina Dabi topped her 12th CBSE examination, and completed her graduation in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi.
What is Tina Dabi known for in her career as an IAS officer?
She cracked the civil service examination at the age of 22.
Has Tina Dabi been involved in any public initiatives?
Successful projects like the Swachh Jaisalmer campaign, Jaisalmer Shakti (Ladies First), securing All India Rank 2 in Niti Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme, and organizing the International Desert Festival 2023 were superheaded by Tina Dabi.
