Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Ashok Khemka
30/04/2025
Ashok Khemka, a senior IAS officer of the Haryana cadre known for his integrity and 57 transfers throughout his career, retired on April 30, 2025, after 34 years of service. His career was marked by his fight against corruption and attempts to reform the system, notably cancelling a land deal involving Robert Vadra in 2012. He retired from his position as Additional Chief Secretary in the Transport Department, a role he assumed in December 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr. Ashok Khemka |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor in Technology | B-tech, Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur (1988) |
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| Ph.D. | Computer Science from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| Masters of Business Administration | MBA in Business Administration and Finance |
| Masters in Arts | MA Economics |
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB from Panjab University |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Jyoti Khemka | ||||
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Family
| Spouse | Jyoti Khemka | ||||
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Career
| Controversy | The much talked about Vadra-DLF-land-deal in the media, which was highlighted by Khemka in his reports attracted a controversy when the abnormalities surfaced by him were nullified by the then Congress Government in Haryana. As per the reports of Khemka, the suppose deal cost between 20,000 crores (US$3 billion) to 350,00 crores (US$55 billion). |
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| Service Cadre | Haryana cadre (1991 batch) IAS officer |
| Total Transfers | 57 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashok Khemka is a 1991 Batch, Haryana Cadre IAS officer. | |
| 2. He is an IITian, Ph.D. holder, and has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). | |
| 3. Additionally, he holds an MA degree in Economics from IGNOU. | |
| 4. In 2016, he secured the top position in the Panjab University (PU) law entrance test with 166.37 marks. | |
| 5. Ashok Khemka received the SR Jindal Prize in 2011 for the "Crusade against Corruption," along with a cash prize, for exposing corruption. | |
| 6. Throughout his bureaucratic career, he has been transferred over fifty times. | |
| 7. He retired on April 30, 2025, after 34 years of service. |