About Shri Shantanu
Shri Shantanu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Tripura cadre. Shri Shantanu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shantanu's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Shantanu has held 27 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Defence Military Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Defence Military Affairs New Delhi.
Shri Shantanu last served as Additional Secretary, Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi, until 27 March 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Shantanu's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.E. University of Roorkee. 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.E. University of Roorkee | Civil Engg | 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 Secretary | Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 26/08/2025 - 27/03/2026 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 20/11/2023 - 25/08/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Defence Military Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 30/01/2020 - 20/11/2023 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Defence Defence Production | Centre | Defence / Defence | 28/03/2019 - 30/01/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary | Tribal Welfare Deptt Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 01/12/2018 - 09/03/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | D/o Labour & Employment Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 01/05/2018 - 07/01/2019 |
| 7 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 16/08/2017 - 07/07/2018 |
| 8 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Secretariat Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 16/08/2017 - 08/11/2017 |
| 9 | Secretary | Home (Poloce ) Department Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Police | 15/10/2015 - 16/08/2017 |
| 10 | On Foreign Training | London (UK) | Centre (Foreign Training) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 25/09/2014 - 22/09/2015 |
| 11 | Director | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 01/07/2011 - 24/09/2014 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 14/12/2009 - 30/06/2011 |
| 13 | Director | Revenue Deptt Lands Records & Settlement Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 29/08/2008 - 08/12/2009 |
| 14 | Mission Director | Health &family welfare Deptt. F W & State Mission Dir, NRHM Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 04/04/2008 - 02/02/2009 |
| 15 | Director | SC Welfare Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 07/08/2007 - 26/08/2008 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dhalai (Tripura) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/02/2007 - 27/07/2007 |
| 17 | Director | Industries & Commerce Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 03/11/2006 - 08/02/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Dhamtari | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/07/2005 - 31/07/2006 |
| 19 | District Collector | Dhamtari | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/07/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
| 20 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Tourism Deptt Raipur | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Tourism / Tourism | 25/09/2004 - 22/07/2005 |
| 21 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Zila Panchayat Bastar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 12/08/2002 - 16/09/2004 |
| 22 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Home Deptt Raipur | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Home | 08/07/2002 - 09/08/2002 |
| 23 | Project Dir | department of Rural District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) North Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/2001 - 22/06/2002 |
| 24 | S D O | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 19/11/2001 |
| 25 | S D O | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/08/1999 - 03/01/2001 |
| 26 | Assistant Collector | North Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/06/1998 - 30/07/1999 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 07/09/1997 - 05/06/1998 |
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 |
| 2 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | MCTP PHASE IV | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Shantanu belong to?
Shri Shantanu is an IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shantanu's age?
Shri Shantanu is 54 years old, born on 27 August 1972.
What was Shri Shantanu's last posting?
Shri Shantanu last served as Additional Secretary, Development of North Eastern Region New Delhi until 27 March 2026.
How many years has Shri Shantanu served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shantanu has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shantanu held?
Shri Shantanu has held 27 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri Shantanu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shantanu held in one role was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Defence Military Affairs New Delhi.
What is Shri Shantanu's educational qualification?
Shri Shantanu holds the following qualification: B.E. University of Roorkee.
How was Shri Shantanu recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shantanu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
