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Jatin Kishore (IAS Topper) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth22 July 1994

Age26 Years

BirthplacePalwal, Haryana

ProfessionIAS Officer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Lalit Kishore (Income Tax Department); Mother - Teacher

Jatin Kishore (IAS Topper) Biography

Jatin Kishore, born 22 July 1994 in Palwal, Haryana, is an Indian civil servant who secured All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019. A

Early life and background

Jatin Kishore was born on 22 July 1994 in Palwal, Haryana. Raised in a family with a parent working in the Income Tax Department and a mother employed as a teacher, he grew up in a household that placed value on education. His hometown is recorded as New Delhi and Palwal, Haryana has been cited as his birthplace.

He completed his undergraduate studies at St Stephen's College, Delhi, and went on to earn a Master of Arts in economics from the Delhi School of Economics. These academic credentials underpinned his interest in public policy and administrative service.

Career

Jatin Kishore is an Indian Administrative Service officer who rose to national attention after securing the second rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2019. His path to that achievement was not straightforward: he attempted the exam in 2018 but did not clear the preliminaries. Rather than stepping away, he continued preparing while taking a job and was selected for the Indian Economic Service the following year.

While serving in the Ministry of Rural Development, he simultaneously prepared for a second UPSC attempt and achieved an All India Rank 2 in 2019. His professional interests as an IAS include focusing on education and environmental issues, with a stated intent to address district-level challenges depending on his posting.

To sharpen his preparation for the interview stage, he attended Rau’s IAS Study Circle in New Delhi and participated in a mock interview with their panel.

Public profile

Jatin has credited his success to the support of his family, teachers, and friends, singling out his mother for particular influence. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys reading and watching science fiction.

Physical attributes noted in public profiles list his eye and hair colour as black. He identifies as Indian by nationality and his zodiac sign is Cancer.

Personal life

As of the information available, Jatin Kishore is unmarried. His father, Lalit Kishore, works at the Income Tax Department, and his mother is a teacher. No spouse or children are recorded.

Latest updates

Following his success in the UPSC 2019 examination and his service with the Ministry of Rural Development and the Indian Economic Service, Jatin has expressed a desire to work on education and environmental initiatives in his role as an IAS officer. He has explained that he sees the IAS as a platform to contribute to societal improvement and plans to address challenges specific to whatever district he is posted in.

He continues to engage with the civil services community through interview practice and preparation forums.

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Recent Work

Service in the Ministry of Rural Development

Worked while preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and served in the Ministry prior to joining the IAS.

2019
Indian Economic Service selection

Selected to the Indian Economic Service in 2019 before securing All India Rank 2 in UPSC CSE.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Secured All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019
  2. Selected to the Indian Economic Service and served in the Ministry of Rural Development
  3. Master of Arts in economics from Delhi School of Economics
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jatin Kishore (IAS Topper) born?

22 July 1994

What is Jatin Kishore (IAS Topper) known for?

IAS Officer

What is Jatin Kishore (IAS Topper)’s marital status?

Unmarried