About Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, West Bengal cadre. Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 24 years of service, Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra has held 21 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal; Secretary, Mass Edu Extension Deptt West Bengal; Secretary, West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Secretary, D/o Finance, West Bengal.
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra is currently serving as Secretary, Food Proc Industries & Horticulture Deptt West Bengal, a position held since 26 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's educational qualifications on record include Management from PG Diploma; Political Sc. from Graduate. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | PG Diploma | Management | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | 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 | Secretary | Food Proc Industries & Horticulture Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 26/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 05/08/2024 - 25/11/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary | Mass Edu Extension Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 27/06/2024 - 05/08/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 27/06/2023 - 26/06/2024 |
| 5 | Secretary | Land Records & Rehabilitation | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/08/2021 - 26/06/2023 |
| 6 | Secretary | D/o Finance, West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/05/2021 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Director | Finance Deptt Small Savings | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 05/08/2016 - 23/05/2021 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/07/2016 - 04/08/2016 |
| 9 | Commercial Tax Commissioner | D/o Finance, Sales Tax Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 21/07/2016 - 31/08/2019 |
| 10 | Excise Commissioner | Finance Deptt Dte of Excise West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 14/08/2013 - 21/07/2016 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/08/2011 - 14/08/2013 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2011 - 10/08/2011 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/05/2009 - 31/12/2010 |
| 14 | Additional District Magistrate | Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/08/2008 - 21/05/2009 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Durgapur Dev Auth Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 29/08/2007 - 21/05/2009 |
| 16 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/05/2007 - 26/02/2008 |
| 17 | Additional District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/03/2006 - 30/05/2007 |
| 18 | Additional District Magistrate | Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/01/2006 - 10/03/2006 |
| 19 | C E O | Municipal Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/11/2005 - 17/01/2006 |
| 20 | Executive Magistrate | Hooghly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/07/2004 - 07/11/2005 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 21/07/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
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 Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra belong to?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2002, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's age?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra is 50 years old, born on 23 January 1976.
What is Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's current posting?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra is currently serving as Secretary, Food Proc Industries & Horticulture Deptt West Bengal since 26 November 2024.
How many years has Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra held?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra held in one role was 5y 5m as Secretary, D/o Finance, West Bengal.
What is Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra's educational qualification?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra holds the following qualifications: PG Diploma, Graduate.
How was Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Smaraki Mahapatra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
