Shri Manoj Pant
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Manoj Pant
Shri Manoj Pant is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Manoj Pant joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manoj Pant's domicile state on record is Uttarakhand.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Manoj Pant has held 18 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, West Bengal; Secretary, Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation West Bengal; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 11y 11m as Secretary, Land Reforms West Bengal.
Shri Manoj Pant last served as Chief Secretary To Government, West Bengal, until 31 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Shri Manoj Pant's educational qualifications on record include Geology. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Geology | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Secretary To Government | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/08/2024 - 31/12/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/02/2024 - 25/06/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Land & Land Reforms Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 28/12/2016 - 31/03/2021 |
| 5 | Principal Secy & Commissioner | Land & Land Reforms Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 01/01/2016 - 24/08/2016 |
| 6 | Secretary | Land & Land Reforms Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 01/09/2015 - 01/01/2016 |
| 7 | Secretary | Land Reforms West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 03/11/2014 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Secretary | Bio-Technology Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 03/11/2014 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Adviser/Sr Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs World Bank Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 14/10/2011 - 03/11/2014 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Finance Expenditure | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 16/07/2009 - 13/10/2011 |
| 11 | Commissioner & E/O Secy | Textile Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 22/02/2008 - 16/07/2009 |
| 12 | Managing Director | W.B. Small Industries Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 14/06/2007 - 22/02/2008 |
| 13 | On Foreign Training (P.F) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 21/08/2006 - 12/06/2007 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/05/2004 - 04/08/2006 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 28/05/2004 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2001 - 01/01/2004 |
| 17 | Additional District Magistrate | Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/03/1999 - 31/08/2001 |
| 18 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/11/1995 - 19/03/1999 |
| 19 | S D M | East Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1993 - 01/11/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1992 Batch | 01/06/2009 | 24/07/2009 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.P.A.A.NAINITAL |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manoj Pant belong to?
Shri Manoj Pant is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1991, with Uttarakhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manoj Pant's age?
Shri Manoj Pant is 61 years old, born on 30 June 1965.
What was Shri Manoj Pant's last posting?
Shri Manoj Pant last served as Chief Secretary To Government, West Bengal until 31 December 2025.
How many years has Shri Manoj Pant served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manoj Pant has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manoj Pant held?
Shri Manoj Pant has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Manoj Pant's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Manoj Pant held in one role was 11y 11m as Secretary, Land Reforms West Bengal.
How was Shri Manoj Pant recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manoj Pant was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
