About Shri Santanu Basu
Shri Santanu Basu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Santanu Basu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Santanu Basu's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 26 years of service, Shri Santanu Basu has held 22 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Power Deptt West Bengal; Secretary, Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt West Bengal; Secretary, Dte of Industries & Commerce. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Commissioner, Fisheries Deptt.
Shri Santanu Basu is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt West Bengal, a position held since 17 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Santanu Basu's educational qualifications on record include Economics; Economics from Graduate. 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. | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Economics | 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 | Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 17/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Power Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 13/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 12/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Dte of Industries & Commerce | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 30/09/2022 - 17/04/2023 |
| 5 | Managing Director | State Electricity Regulatory Commission | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 30/09/2020 - 17/04/2023 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/11/2017 - 12/04/2023 |
| 7 | Chairman & M D | W.B. Power Dev Corpn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2016 - 22/11/2017 |
| 8 | Managing Director | W.B. Power Dev Corpn Ltd (WBPDCL) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 03/06/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2013 - 03/06/2015 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 06/08/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/07/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/05/2012 - 06/07/2012 |
| 13 | Jt Secy To C M | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 10/06/2011 - 22/05/2012 |
| 14 | Pvt Secy | Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/01/2010 - 08/06/2011 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Purulia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/01/2009 - 01/01/2010 |
| 16 | OSD To Minister | Home Deptt O/o Chief Electoral Officer West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 27/01/2009 - 22/12/2009 |
| 17 | Project Dir | Enviormental Improvement Project | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment & Pollution Control | 26/02/2007 - 27/01/2009 |
| 18 | Additional District Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/07/2005 - 26/02/2007 |
| 19 | Under Secretary | Home Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 08/08/2003 - 15/07/2005 |
| 20 | Executive Magistrate | North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2002 - 08/08/2003 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/06/2001 - 01/07/2002 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/2000 - 12/06/2001 |
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 | 2012-2013 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Santanu Basu belong to?
Shri Santanu Basu is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2000, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Shri Santanu Basu's age?
Shri Santanu Basu is 51 years old, born on 11 September 1974.
What is Shri Santanu Basu's current posting?
Shri Santanu Basu is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt West Bengal since 17 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Santanu Basu served as an IAS officer?
Shri Santanu Basu has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Santanu Basu held?
Shri Santanu Basu has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Santanu Basu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Santanu Basu held in one role was 5y 5m as Commissioner, Fisheries Deptt.
What is Shri Santanu Basu's educational qualification?
Shri Santanu Basu holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Santanu Basu recruited to the IAS?
Shri Santanu Basu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
