By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
Tina Dabi was born on 9 November 1993 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
She is Indian by nationality and serves in the Indian administrative services (IAS).
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
She became nationally famous when she topped the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam in 2015 on her first attempt.
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Nov 25, 2025
Her early life: her father is Jaswant Dabi and her mother is Himali (or Himani) Kamble.
By Rohit Shah
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She belongs to a Scheduled Caste (SC) background and her achievement made headlines as breaking many stereotypes.
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
Tina Dabi’s first marriage was to fellow IAS officer Athar Aamir Khan in 2018; the couple divorced in 2021.
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She then married another IAS officer Pradeep Gawande (2013-batch) in April 2022.
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Nov 25, 2025
Tina Dabi and Pradeep Gawande welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in September 2023.
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Her current posting (as of 2024) is as District Collector of Barmer district, Rajasthan cadre.
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Nov 25, 2025
She previously served as District Collector of Jaisalmer and held other senior administrative roles.
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Nov 25, 2025
Tina Dabi has a sister named Ria Dabi, who is also an IAS officer.
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Nov 25, 2025
Her educational background includes BA in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University.
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
She is often covered by media not only for her administrative work but also for being a young, inspiring woman in leadership.
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
– Despite her high-profile career and postings, she continues to maintain a relatively private personal life with family. –
By Rohit Shah
Nov 25, 2025
1. Tina Dabi remains a role model for many aspirants, especially young women and those from under-represented backgrounds.–