Safin Hasan is recognized as India’s youngest IPS officer, admired for his brilliant academic career and social service.
Childhood and Educational History
Birth: Born on 21 July 1995 in Palanpur district, Kanodar village, Gujarat.
Family: Mustafa Hasan’s son was brought up in a poor family—his dad was an electrician while his mum was working in a diamond unit before working to make rotis to keep the family going.
Education: Studied at school in his village; school fees for 11th grade were waived by the school, as per DNA India.
College: Finished B. Tech in Electronics from NIT Surat before moving to Delhi to study for UPSC.
Professional Experience & Awards
UPSC accomplishment: at the age of 22, with AIR 570 2018, passed the Civil Services Exam and received the IOC on the first try.
IPS Appointment: Member of the 2018 IPS batch, became Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on 23 December 2019.
Outstanding Resilience: Overcame a knee ligament tear on test day but continued to work through the remainder of the tests.
Career Contributions
While he was at NIT Surat, Safin started Project Nirmaan, an NGO that offers education to over 400 slum children.
Founded the Divine Talent Foundation in his hometown, assisting children in academics, dance, and the arts.
His efforts received acknowledgement, featuring collaborative instances with ex-DGP Kiran Bedi.
Age and Height
Age: Safin Hasan will be 29 years old as of July 2025.
Height: Approximately 5′10″ (178 cm), based on average estimates from police reports.
Estimated Net Worth (2025)
The monthly salary of an IPS officer with the rank of ASP can range from ₹1.2 to ₹1.5 lakhs.
After adjusting for grade allowances and prudent saving, his net worth has been estimated to be approximately ₹1.5–2 crore in 2025—largely because of returns on government service and prudent investments. This is in tune with public IPS salary patterns and the comparatively early stage of his career.
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