About Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has held 29 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Housing Deptt. West Bengal; Principal Secy, Science & Technology Kolkata. The longest single tenure was 4y 3m as Additional District Magistrate, Malda.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Housing Deptt. West Bengal, a position held since 02 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur; Civil Engg from M.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur. 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. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur | 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 | Principal Secretary | Housing Deptt. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 02/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | CEO | Kolkata Metropolitan Dev Authority Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 02/08/2024 - 03/04/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Housing Deptt. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 03/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Science & Technology Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 29/07/2022 - 02/11/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 26/11/2019 - 15/12/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 23/12/2016 - 26/11/2019 |
| 7 | Secy. | Agri & Cooperation | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 19/12/2016 - 20/07/2017 |
| 8 | Director | Agri & Cooperation | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2016 - 18/12/2016 |
| 9 | Secretary | Animal Husbandary & Dairying | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 25/08/2014 - 22/12/2016 |
| 10 | Commissioner | School Edu Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 27/09/2012 - 25/08/2014 |
| 11 | Additional Secy To Govt. | Agriculture and Food Production, | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/07/2012 - 27/09/2012 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Agri Mktg Deptt W.B. Mkt Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 24/09/2011 - 27/09/2012 |
| 13 | On Foreign Training | Bangkok (Thailand) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 12/09/2011 - 23/09/2011 |
| 14 | Chief Executive Officer | W.B. Mkt Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 24/08/2011 - 27/09/2012 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Malda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/03/2011 - 24/08/2011 |
| 16 | Commissioner | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 15/09/2010 - 17/02/2011 |
| 17 | Commissioner (Agricultural IT) | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Income Tax | 04/06/2010 - 30/03/2011 |
| 18 | Director | Micro, Small Scale Enterprises & Textiles | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/01/2010 - 30/03/2011 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2009 - 26/03/2010 |
| 20 | District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/10/2006 - 29/05/2009 |
| 21 | District Magistrate | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/08/2006 - 04/10/2006 |
| 22 | Executive Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/08/2005 - 22/08/2006 |
| 23 | Additional District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2005 - 04/10/2006 |
| 24 | Additional District Magistrate | Malda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/04/2005 |
| 25 | S D O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/2000 - 22/02/2001 |
| 26 | SDO/SDM | Jhargram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 10/10/1999 - 31/03/2000 |
| 27 | Executive Magistrate | East Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/04/2000 |
| 28 | Assistant Magistrate | Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/06/1998 - 10/10/1999 |
| 29 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 07/09/1997 - 06/06/1998 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Leadership Development Programme | Indian Institute of Management | Indore | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha belong to?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1997, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's age?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is 54 years old, born on 30 November 1971.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's current posting?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Housing Deptt. West Bengal since 02 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha held?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has held 29 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha held in one role was 4y 3m as Additional District Magistrate, Malda.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur, M.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur.
How was Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
