About Shri P Mohangandhi
Shri P Mohangandhi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri P Mohangandhi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri P Mohangandhi's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 22 years of service, Shri P Mohangandhi has held 14 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Director, Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal; Secretary, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Dept. West Bengal; Chairman & M D, Mineral Area Dev Auth. The longest single tenure was 5y 3m as Chairman & M D, Mineral Area Dev Auth.
Shri P Mohangandhi last served as Director, Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal, until 08 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri P Mohangandhi's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from B.Sc.(Agri) TAMIL NADU; Economics from M.Sc. NDRI. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Sc.(Agri) TAMIL NADU | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. NDRI | 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 | Director | Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 07/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Dept. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 16/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Chairman & M D | Mineral Area Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 08/07/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/06/2014 - 18/06/2018 |
| 5 | District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/09/2011 - 01/06/2014 |
| 6 | District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/10/2010 - 12/09/2011 |
| 7 | Additional District Magistrate | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/11/2009 - 23/10/2010 |
| 8 | OSD To Minister | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 17/06/2008 - 05/11/2009 |
| 9 | Under Secretary | Home Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 17/06/2008 - 20/11/2009 |
| 10 | Additional District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 04/04/2008 - 16/06/2008 |
| 11 | Revenue Officer | Revenue Deptt Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 04/04/2008 - 03/06/2008 |
| 12 | S D O | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Jangipore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/08/2006 - 03/04/2008 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms West Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/04/2005 - 09/08/2006 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 05/04/2005 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 23/09/2019 | 18/10/2019 |
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 P Mohangandhi belong to?
Shri P Mohangandhi is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2004, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri P Mohangandhi's age?
Shri P Mohangandhi is 48 years old, born on 01 June 1978.
What was Shri P Mohangandhi's last posting?
Shri P Mohangandhi last served as Director, Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal until 08 July 2025.
How many years has Shri P Mohangandhi served as an IAS officer?
Shri P Mohangandhi has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri P Mohangandhi held?
Shri P Mohangandhi has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri P Mohangandhi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri P Mohangandhi held in one role was 5y 3m as Chairman & M D, Mineral Area Dev Auth.
What is Shri P Mohangandhi's educational qualification?
Shri P Mohangandhi holds the following qualifications: B.Sc.(Agri) TAMIL NADU, M.Sc. NDRI.
How was Shri P Mohangandhi recruited to the IAS?
Shri P Mohangandhi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
