About Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 26 years of service, Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari has held 17 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal; Secretary, Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education West Bengal; Secretary, Minorities Dev. The longest single tenure was 10y 3m as Project Dir, Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) Kolkata.
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal, a position held since 17 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.; West Asian Studies from M.Phil.. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Phil. | West Asian Studies | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Graduate | Political Sc. | 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 | Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 17/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 16/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Minorities Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 22/05/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Project Dir | Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 22/06/2016 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 14/01/2016 - 22/06/2016 |
| 7 | Project Dir | Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 01/01/2016 - 22/06/2016 |
| 8 | Additional Secy | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 09/10/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2013 - 17/09/2014 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Purulia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 06/08/2013 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/05/2009 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | Chief Executive | Haldia Dev Auth Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 01/10/2008 - 21/05/2009 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | GRIDCO & OPTCL | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/10/2006 - 01/10/2008 |
| 14 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2005 - 19/09/2006 |
| 15 | S D O | Purba Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/08/2002 - 23/02/2005 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | North Dinajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 08/08/2002 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari belong to?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2000, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's age?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari is 52 years old, born on 21 January 1974.
What is Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's current posting?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department West Bengal since 17 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari served as an IAS officer?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari held?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari held in one role was 10y 3m as Project Dir, Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) Kolkata.
What is Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari's educational qualification?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari holds the following qualifications: M.Phil., Graduate.
How was Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari recruited to the IAS?
Shri Md. G. Ali Ansari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
