Quick Info
| Profession | Primary school teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/07/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Gopalakrishna Ronanki is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 2017 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre. He hails from a humble farming family in Paranam village, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Before joining the IAS, he worked as a government primary school teacher for 11 years while preparing for the civil services examination. He secured the 3rd rank in the UPSC 2016 civil services examination on his fourth attempt, becoming a topper in the two Telugu-speaking states. His journey from poverty to the prestigious IAS showcases his determination and dedication to public service. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Junior College, Palasa, Andhra Pradesh |
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| College | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Not Known |
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| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Ronanki Appa Rao (Farmer of Parasamba village in Palasa block) |
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| Mother | Rukminamma (agricultural labourer) |
| Siblings | R K Konda Rao (Banker) |
Career
| Indian Administrative Service officer, 2017 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre | |
| Assistant Collector (U/T), Kadapa | |
| Sub Collector, Guduru | |
| Project Officer, ITDA, Paderu | |
| Additional Director, Office of Commissioner of Survey Settlements and Land Records | |
| Joint Collector & Additional District Magistrate, Prakasam | |
| Scheduled retirement date: 31 July 2047 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gopalkrishna grew up in poverty without electricity at home during his school years. | |
| 2. In his fourth attempt, he secured the 3rd rank in the UPSC 2016 exam with 1,101 marks (54.37%). | |
| 3. For 11 years, before clearing UPSC 2016, Ronanki worked as a teacher in a government primary school. | |
| 4. Due to his education in Telugu Medium, he chose "Telugu literature" as his optional subject for UPSC 2016 mains. | |
| 5. Upon request, UPSC allowed Ronanki to conduct his personality test interview in Telugu. | |
| 6. He is a devout follower of Sai Baba and avoids social media. | |
| 7. Despite preparing for 10 years to become an IAS officer, Ronanki kept this dream a secret from his parents until he revealed the news of his selection. | |
| 8. He never attended any coaching class and was denied admission by many coaching institutes due to his rural and Telugu medium background. | |
| 9. His work reflects dedication to grassroots development, land reforms, and tribal welfare. |