About Shri Manish Jain
Shri Manish Jain is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Manish Jain joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manish Jain's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Manish Jain has held 15 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, North Bengal Development Dept. West Bengal; Secretary, Tourism West Bengal; Secretary, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Deputy Chairman, Shipping Haldia Dock Complex Kolkata.
Shri Manish Jain is currently serving as Project Director, ADMI Project West Bengal, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Manish Jain's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech.. 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.Tech. | Civil Engg | 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 | Project Director | ADMI Project West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Irrigation & Waterways Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary | North Bengal Development Dept. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 31/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Tourism West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 23/06/2017 - 15/06/2018 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 24/06/2016 - 22/06/2017 |
| 6 | Deputy Chairman | Shipping Haldia Dock Complex Kolkata | Centre | Transport / Ports | 14/01/2011 - 23/06/2016 |
| 7 | Executive Dir | Indl Dev Copn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 11/01/2010 - 14/01/2011 |
| 8 | State Project Dir | School Edu Deptt Paschim Banga Rajya Shishu Shiksha Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 27/05/2009 - 11/01/2010 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2006 - 27/05/2009 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | North Dinajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/10/2003 - 27/08/2006 |
| 11 | Additional District Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/01/2002 - 11/10/2003 |
| 12 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2000 - 03/01/2002 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/11/1998 - 01/07/2000 |
| 14 | Under Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/07/1997 - 16/11/1998 |
| 15 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 16 | Assistant Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1995 - 01/09/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manish Jain belong to?
Shri Manish Jain is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1994, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manish Jain's age?
Shri Manish Jain is 56 years old, born on 25 March 1970.
What is Shri Manish Jain's current posting?
Shri Manish Jain is currently serving as Project Director, ADMI Project West Bengal since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Manish Jain served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manish Jain has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manish Jain held?
Shri Manish Jain has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Manish Jain's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Manish Jain held in one role was 5y 5m as Deputy Chairman, Shipping Haldia Dock Complex Kolkata.
What is Shri Manish Jain's educational qualification?
Shri Manish Jain holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Manish Jain recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manish Jain was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
