About Shri Surendra Gupta
Shri Surendra Gupta is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Surendra Gupta joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Surendra Gupta's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Surendra Gupta has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Public Health & Family Welfare; Secretary, D/o Public Health Engineering, West Bengal; Principal Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 2y 11m as Divisional Commissioner, Presidency Div.
Shri Surendra Gupta is currently serving as Divisional Commissioner, Presidency Div, a position held since 17 November 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Surendra Gupta's educational qualifications on record include Botany from M.Phil.; Botany. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. | Botany | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Botany | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Graduate | Botany | 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 | Divisional Commissioner | Presidency Div | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 17/11/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2022 - 16/11/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | D/o Public Health Engineering, West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Watershed Mgmt | 13/08/2021 - 16/11/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/10/2019 - 12/08/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/06/2017 - 30/09/2019 |
| 6 | M.D. | Indl Dev Copn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 26/05/2016 - 06/06/2017 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 12/08/2013 - 14/05/2016 |
| 8 | District Magistrate | West Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/10/2010 - 12/08/2013 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/07/2008 - 12/10/2010 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2006 - 14/07/2008 |
| 11 | Additional District Magistrate | Haldia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/03/2005 - 28/08/2006 |
| 12 | Additional District Magistrate | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 29/03/2005 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | East Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2001 - 01/01/2004 |
| 14 | Additional District Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/09/2001 |
| 15 | Executive Magistrate | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 16 | Assistant Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 22/06/1998 - 01/07/1999 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 22/06/1998 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Surendra Gupta belong to?
Shri Surendra Gupta is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Surendra Gupta's age?
Shri Surendra Gupta is 55 years old, born on 05 May 1971.
What is Shri Surendra Gupta's current posting?
Shri Surendra Gupta is currently serving as Divisional Commissioner, Presidency Div since 17 November 2023.
How many years has Shri Surendra Gupta served as an IAS officer?
Shri Surendra Gupta has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Surendra Gupta held?
Shri Surendra Gupta has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Surendra Gupta's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Surendra Gupta held in one role was 2y 11m as Divisional Commissioner, Presidency Div.
What is Shri Surendra Gupta's educational qualification?
Shri Surendra Gupta holds the following qualifications: M.Phil., Graduate.
How was Shri Surendra Gupta recruited to the IAS?
Shri Surendra Gupta was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
