Amit Kataria, one of India’s wealthiest IAS officers, combines personal prosperity with a strong commitment to public service and societal improvement.

Amit Kataria, India’s wealthiest IAS officer, is known for his remarkable career and commitment to public service. With a net worth of Rs 8.90 crore, his wealth comes not from his modest IAS salary but from his family’s real estate business.

Amit Kataria, an IAS officer from Gurugram, is recognized as one of India’s richest officials. He ranked 18th in the 2003 UPSC exam and has served in various key positions, advocating for public service while accepting a 1-rupee salary.

Amit Kataria is India’s richest IAS officer with an estimated net worth of ₹8.90 crore, according to several news reports.

According to several news reports, 2004-cadre Amit Kataria is India's richest IAS officer with a net worth of ₹8.90 crore

Initially, Amit Kataria took a salary of just 1 rupee, reflecting his focus on public service rather than financial gain. He recently returned to the state after a 7-year tenure on central deputation.

Amit Kataria, an alumnus of IIT Delhi and ranked 18th in the 2003 UPSC examination, began his career with a unique approach: he initially accepted a nominal salary of only Rs 1, asserting that he had joined the civil service primarily to serve the nation.