About Ms. Bandana Preyashi
Ms. Bandana Preyashi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Bihar cadre. Ms. Bandana Preyashi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Bandana Preyashi's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 23 years of service, Ms. Bandana Preyashi has held 20 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Patna; Secretary, Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt.; Managing Director, Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt.. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Ms. Bandana Preyashi is currently serving as Secretary, Industries Deptt Patna, a position held since 12 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Ms. Bandana Preyashi's educational qualifications on record include English Lit from B.A. Delhi University; English Lit from M.A. Delhi. 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.A. Delhi University | English Lit | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi | English Lit | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. Delhi Univeristy | English Lit | Pass with Merit | -- |
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 | Industries Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 12/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Environment & Forest Department Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment & Forests | 07/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Managing Director | Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 18/06/2021 - 06/06/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 18/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Secretary | Cooperative Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 19/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Cooperative Deptt. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 19/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 7 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/01/2020 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 07/10/2019 - 06/01/2020 |
| 9 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 05/08/2017 - 06/10/2019 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/05/2015 - 04/08/2017 |
| 11 | On Compulsory Wait | Legal Affairs | Centre | Law and Justice / Legal Affairs | 10/11/2014 - 30/04/2015 |
| 12 | PS To Minister | Law & Justice Legal Affairs | Centre | Law and Justice / Legal Affairs | 07/10/2014 - 09/11/2014 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/02/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Production & Civil Supplies Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 06/01/2011 - 09/02/2011 |
| 15 | On Ex-India Leave | London (UK) | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 27/08/2010 - 06/01/2011 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Infrastructure Dev Urban Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 05/10/2009 - 27/08/2010 |
| 17 | Director | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 05/10/2009 - 27/08/2010 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/08/2009 - 05/10/2009 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Siwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2008 - 25/08/2009 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/07/2007 - 15/03/2008 |
| 21 | OSD To Minister | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 03/04/2007 - 26/06/2007 |
| 22 | S D O | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/07/2005 - 03/04/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 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. Bandana Preyashi belong to?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2003, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Bandana Preyashi's age?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi is 52 years old, born on 21 February 1974.
What is Ms. Bandana Preyashi's current posting?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi is currently serving as Secretary, Industries Deptt Patna since 12 August 2024.
How many years has Ms. Bandana Preyashi served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Bandana Preyashi held?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Ms. Bandana Preyashi's educational qualification?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi holds the following qualifications: B.A. Delhi University, M.A. Delhi, M.Phil. Delhi Univeristy.
How was Ms. Bandana Preyashi recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Bandana Preyashi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
