About Shri Onkar Singh Meena
Shri Onkar Singh Meena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Onkar Singh Meena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Onkar Singh Meena's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Onkar Singh Meena has held 13 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Municipal Admin West Bengal; Secretary, Health. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Principal Secy, West Bengal.
Shri Onkar Singh Meena is currently serving as Principal Secy, West Bengal, a position held since 01 January 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Onkar Singh Meena's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate; Soil Science. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Soil Science | 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 | Principal Secy | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/12/2016 - 30/08/2021 |
| 3 | Secretary | Municipal Admin West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/07/2015 - 21/12/2016 |
| 4 | Secretary | Health | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 08/08/2013 - 30/06/2015 |
| 5 | District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/03/2010 - 06/08/2013 |
| 6 | District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/09/2006 - 23/03/2010 |
| 7 | Additional District Magistrate | Hooghly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2005 - 25/09/2006 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2003 - 23/02/2005 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/04/2001 - 01/06/2003 |
| 10 | Additional District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 24/04/2001 |
| 11 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 26/10/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 12 | Engineer I/C | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 26/10/1999 |
| 13 | Assistant Magistrate | Hooghly Printing Co Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/07/1998 - 30/06/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | IT Management and Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LBSAA,MUSSOORIE |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Onkar Singh Meena belong to?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1997, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Onkar Singh Meena's age?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena is 56 years old, born on 20 July 1970.
What is Shri Onkar Singh Meena's current posting?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena is currently serving as Principal Secy, West Bengal since 01 January 2022.
How many years has Shri Onkar Singh Meena served as an IAS officer?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Onkar Singh Meena held?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Onkar Singh Meena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Onkar Singh Meena held in one role was 4y 9m as Principal Secy, West Bengal.
What is Shri Onkar Singh Meena's educational qualification?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Onkar Singh Meena recruited to the IAS?
Shri Onkar Singh Meena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
