About Shri Barun Kumar Ray
Shri Barun Kumar Ray is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Barun Kumar Ray joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Barun Kumar Ray's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Barun Kumar Ray has held 24 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Deptt D/o Labour, West Bengal; Principal Secretary To Government, Labour & Emp Deptt; Commissioner, Malda. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 12y 2m as Commissioner, Jalpaiguri.
Shri Barun Kumar Ray is currently serving as Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary, Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources West Bengal, a position held since 19 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 5m each.
Shri Barun Kumar Ray's educational qualifications on record include Economics. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Economics | Second | -- |
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 | Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary | Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 19/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Labour Deptt D/o Labour, West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 01/02/2023 - 19/07/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Labour & Emp Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 24/12/2020 - 31/01/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Malda | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 05/12/2017 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Commissioner | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2017 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 25/05/2016 - 16/10/2016 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 08/08/2014 - Till-Date |
| 8 | OSD To Minister | Home Deptt Election West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 22/10/2013 - 08/08/2014 |
| 9 | Chairman & M D | W.B. Power Dev Corpn Ltd (WBPDCL) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 20/11/2012 - 22/10/2013 |
| 10 | Managing Director | W.B. Small Industries Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/01/2012 - 20/11/2012 |
| 11 | Commissioner | Textile Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 01/01/2012 - 20/11/2012 |
| 12 | Secretary | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/07/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Shipping | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 03/08/2009 - 21/07/2011 |
| 14 | Milk Commissioner | Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Dairy | 30/09/2008 - 31/07/2009 |
| 15 | Secretary | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 25/07/2008 - 30/09/2008 |
| 16 | Under Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 15/01/2008 - 24/07/2008 |
| 17 | Under Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/11/2006 - 14/01/2008 |
| 18 | Secretary | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 12/07/2006 - 01/11/2006 |
| 19 | Jt Secy | Commerce & Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 10/03/2005 - 12/07/2006 |
| 20 | District Magistrate | Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/06/2002 - 10/03/2005 |
| 21 | Additional District Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2000 - 25/06/2002 |
| 22 | Additional Executive Officer | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/01/2000 |
| 23 | Additional District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/08/1997 |
| 24 | OSD To Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/11/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 25 | Executive Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1994 - 01/11/1996 |
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 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Barun Kumar Ray belong to?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1992, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Barun Kumar Ray's age?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray is 59 years old, born on 19 February 1967.
What is Shri Barun Kumar Ray's current posting?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray is currently serving as Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary, Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources West Bengal since 19 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Barun Kumar Ray served as an IAS officer?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Barun Kumar Ray held?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Barun Kumar Ray's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Barun Kumar Ray held in one role was 12y 2m as Commissioner, Jalpaiguri.
How was Shri Barun Kumar Ray recruited to the IAS?
Shri Barun Kumar Ray was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
