About Shri Binod Kumar
Shri Binod Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Binod Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Binod Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Binod Kumar has held 25 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal; Principal Secy, Minority Affairs Deptt Govt Sachivalaya West Bengal; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. The longest single tenure was 6y 10m as Secretary, Minority Affairs Deptt.
Shri Binod Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/O School Education West Bengal, a position held since 01 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri Binod Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech.; Fluid Mechanics from M.Tech.. The officer has completed 7 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 | -- | M.Tech. | Fluid Mechanics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | B.Tech. IIT KANPUR Kanpur IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR | Mechanical | First | -- |
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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 | D/O School Education West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 25/06/2024 - 01/08/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Minority Affairs Deptt Govt Sachivalaya West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 01/02/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 09/11/2023 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 22/05/2020 - 08/11/2023 |
| 6 | Secretary | Minority Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 03/12/2019 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Secretary | Sundarban Affairs Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 15/06/2018 - 30/09/2019 |
| 8 | Secretary | Sunderban Dev Bd. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 15/06/2018 - 02/12/2019 |
| 9 | Secretary | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Health & Family Welfare Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 29/07/2016 - 30/09/2019 |
| 10 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 29/07/2016 - 14/06/2018 |
| 11 | Commissioner | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 12/08/2013 - 29/07/2016 |
| 12 | Commercial Tax Commissioner | D/o Finance, Dte of Commercial Taxes Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 11/01/2012 - 29/07/2016 |
| 13 | Managing Director | W.B. Small Industries Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/01/2012 - 11/01/2012 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Textile Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 01/01/2012 - 11/01/2012 |
| 15 | Managing Director | W.B. Small Industries Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 17/10/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 19/08/2011 - 14/10/2011 |
| 17 | Commissioner | Textile Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 16/08/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 18 | District Magistrate | North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/01/2009 - 16/08/2011 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2008 - 05/01/2009 |
| 20 | District Magistrate | Hooghly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/07/2005 - 10/06/2008 |
| 21 | District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/08/2003 - 18/07/2005 |
| 22 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/2002 - 05/08/2003 |
| 23 | Additional District Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/04/2000 - 01/02/2002 |
| 24 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 16/10/1998 - 15/02/2000 |
| 25 | Incharge | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/10/1998 - 10/04/2000 |
| 26 | Assistant Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/1997 - 01/09/1998 |
| 27 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 12/08/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | World Trade Organisation and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Quantitative Methods & Operational Research for Public Policy & Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | IAS OFFICERS PHASE IV | 1Mn 23Days | |
| 2 | 1996 | (PUBLIC POLICY) | 2Yr 27Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Binod Kumar belong to?
Shri Binod Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1996, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Binod Kumar's age?
Shri Binod Kumar is 52 years old, born on 06 February 1974.
What is Shri Binod Kumar's current posting?
Shri Binod Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, D/O School Education West Bengal since 01 August 2024.
How many years has Shri Binod Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Binod Kumar has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Binod Kumar held?
Shri Binod Kumar has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Binod Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Binod Kumar held in one role was 6y 10m as Secretary, Minority Affairs Deptt.
What is Shri Binod Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Binod Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., M.Tech., B.Tech. IIT KANPUR Kanpur IIT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR.
How was Shri Binod Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Binod Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
