Since 2022, he is working as District Magistrate of Meerut.
During the meeting at Vikas Bhawan in Meerut, the minister expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of many departmental officers.
In India, the UPSC exam is the gateway to prestigious civil service positions and many candidates face significant challenges in achieving this goal. The story of IAS officer Deepak Meena exemplifies the difficult journey of those who aspire to serve the country through this prestigious career path.
Recently, IAS officer Deepak Meena came under the radar of Uttar Pradesh minister Dharampal Singh Saini. During a meeting at Meerut’s Vikas Bhawan, the minister expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of several departmental officials. He reprimanded Meena for not ensuring the presence of all concerned officials, and stressed the need to strictly follow meeting protocols to maintain the decorum and seriousness required for effective governance.
Deepak Meena was born on 15 July 1986 in Rajasthan. He pursued B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and initially joined Tata Steel. Despite a promising career in the private sector, Meena decided to prepare for the UPSC exam. His perseverance bore fruit when he successfully cleared the exam in 2011 and underwent IAS training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie from 29 August 2011 to 27 May 2012.
After completing training, Meena was posted to the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre. His initial postings included Aligarh, where he gained field experience until August 13, 2013. He then served as joint magistrate in Azamgarh, Saharanpur and Aligarh. He was appointed chief development officer (CDO) of Bulandshahr on August 14, 2014, and served in similar posts in Aligarh, Agra, Mainpuri and Saharanpur.
On April 25, 2017, Meena was appointed the District Magistrate of Shravasti, serving until June 8, 2019, when he was transferred to Siddharth Nagar. Since April 14, 2022, he is serving as the District Magistrate of Meerut. Despite facing criticism, Meena’s career reflects a significant commitment to public service in various high-profile administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh. His journey reflects the challenges and responsibilities inherent in IAS positions and the dedication required to navigate them effectively.
