About Shri Atish Chandra
Shri Atish Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Atish Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Atish Chandra's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Atish Chandra has held 27 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi; Additional Secy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 2m as Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Sectt Patna.
Shri Atish Chandra last served as Special Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi, until 31 December 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Atish Chandra's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from B.A. Delhi University RAMJAS COLLEGE; Political Sc. from P.G. Delhi University Arts Faculty. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Delhi University RAMJAS COLLEGE | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Delhi University Arts Faculty | Political Sc. | 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 | Special Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 22/08/2025 - 31/12/2029 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/05/2022 - 22/08/2025 |
| 3 | CMD | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 25/03/2021 - 02/05/2022 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 20/09/2018 - 24/03/2021 |
| 5 | Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Sectt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 15/12/2010 - 01/03/2018 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Koshi Div Saharsa | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 12/07/2010 - 15/12/2010 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Rural Dev Deptt MGNREGS Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 29/04/2010 - 04/07/2010 |
| 8 | Managing Director | A.H. & Vety. Deptt Bih Co-op Milk Producers Fedn Ltd (COMFED) Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 30/07/2009 - 09/07/2010 |
| 9 | Chairman | Road Construction Deptt Bridges & Roads / Architecture Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 30/07/2009 - 09/07/2010 |
| 10 | Director | Co-op Consumer’s Fedn Ltd (CONFED) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 27/07/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Vaishali | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/01/2009 - 29/07/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Madhepura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/09/2008 - 05/01/2009 |
| 13 | Managing Director | A.H. & Vety. Deptt Bih Co-op Milk Producers Fedn Ltd (COMFED) Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 07/11/2006 - 06/09/2008 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Animal Husbandry & Vety Services | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 06/11/2006 - 24/07/2008 |
| 15 | Registrar | Co-operative Deptt Agri & Cooperation Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 10/07/2006 - 08/11/2006 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 05/01/2006 - 24/06/2006 |
| 17 | District Collector | Madhubani | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/07/2004 - 28/06/2006 |
| 18 | Director | Agriculture Deptt Patna | N.A. | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 15/06/2004 - 25/07/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Gaya | N.A. | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/03/2004 - 07/06/2004 |
| 20 | Director | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 20/01/2004 - 22/03/2004 |
| 21 | Commissioner | Excise & Prohibition Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 06/12/2003 - 20/01/2004 |
| 22 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sitamarhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/06/2000 - 19/01/2004 |
| 23 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sheohar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/07/1999 - 12/06/2000 |
| 24 | Jt Secy | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/12/1998 - 27/07/1999 |
| 25 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Madhepura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1998 - 01/12/1998 |
| 26 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Saharsa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/01/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
| 27 | Additional Project Dir | DRDA Dhalai (Tripura) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/09/1996 - 07/01/1997 |
| 28 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/09/1994 - 09/08/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | MID CAREER TRAINING PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Atish Chandra belong to?
Shri Atish Chandra is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1994, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Atish Chandra's age?
Shri Atish Chandra is 56 years old, born on 03 December 1969.
What was Shri Atish Chandra's last posting?
Shri Atish Chandra last served as Special Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi until 31 December 2029.
How many years has Shri Atish Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Atish Chandra has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Atish Chandra held?
Shri Atish Chandra has held 27 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri Atish Chandra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Atish Chandra held in one role was 7y 2m as Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Sectt Patna.
What is Shri Atish Chandra's educational qualification?
Shri Atish Chandra holds the following qualifications: B.A. Delhi University RAMJAS COLLEGE, P.G. Delhi University Arts Faculty.
How was Shri Atish Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Atish Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
