About Shri Rajesh Pandey
Shri Rajesh Pandey is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Rajesh Pandey joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Pandey's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Rajesh Pandey has held 20 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Principal Secy, Micro & Small Scale Enterprises. The longest single tenure was 6y 10m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Rajesh Pandey is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, MSME & Textiles West Bengal, a position held since 10 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Rajesh Pandey's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech.; Management from PG Diploma Indira Gandhi Natinal Open University New Delhi. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma Indira Gandhi Natinal Open University New Delhi | Management | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh | Public Mgmt & Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Additional Chief Secretary | MSME & Textiles West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 10/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 22/12/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 19/12/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 31/10/2019 - 03/01/2024 |
| 5 | Chairman & M D | State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 31/12/2015 - 18/12/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | Sports & Youth Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 14/08/2013 - 30/12/2015 |
| 7 | Chairman & M D | State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 30/06/2011 - 13/08/2013 |
| 8 | OSD & Special Secretary | O/o Chief Electoral Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 02/03/2011 - 30/06/2011 |
| 9 | Electoral Districtrict Officer | Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 15/09/2010 - 02/03/2011 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/06/2010 - 02/03/2011 |
| 11 | On Study Leave Abroad | U S A | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2008 - 30/06/2010 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2006 - 31/07/2008 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/09/2004 - 13/09/2006 |
| 14 | C E O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 13/09/2001 - 13/09/2006 |
| 15 | Additional District Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/01/2000 - 13/09/2001 |
| 16 | OSD To Minister | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/05/1999 - 12/09/2001 |
| 17 | Under Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/09/1998 - 01/05/1999 |
| 18 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1997 - 01/09/1998 |
| 19 | Executive Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/09/1997 |
| 20 | Assistant Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/08/1997 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Basic Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajesh Pandey belong to?
Shri Rajesh Pandey is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1995, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Pandey's age?
Shri Rajesh Pandey is 54 years old, born on 29 June 1972.
What is Shri Rajesh Pandey's current posting?
Shri Rajesh Pandey is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, MSME & Textiles West Bengal since 10 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Pandey served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Pandey has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Pandey held?
Shri Rajesh Pandey has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Pandey's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Pandey held in one role was 6y 10m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Rajesh Pandey's educational qualification?
Shri Rajesh Pandey holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., PG Diploma Indira Gandhi Natinal Open University New Delhi, P.G. Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh.
How was Shri Rajesh Pandey recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Pandey was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
