About Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, West Bengal cadre. Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Senior Special Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal; Special Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal; Spl Secy, Consumer Affairs Deptt West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 10y 4m as Joint Secretary To Govt., Statistics & Programme Implementation Deptt. West Bengal.
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal, a position held since 27 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 7m each.
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya NGR Agrl.Univ. HYDERABAD. 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.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya NGR Agrl.Univ. HYDERABAD | Veterinary Sc. | Second | -- |
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 | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 27/08/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Senior Special Secretary | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 07/08/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Special Secretary | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Bio-Technology | 27/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Spl Secy | Consumer Affairs Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 07/08/2024 - 25/11/2024 |
| 5 | OSD | Neta ji Subhas Administrative Training institute West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 07/06/2016 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | Statistics & Programme Implementation Deptt. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Statistics | 06/06/2016 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Statistics Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Statistics | 01/01/2016 - 05/06/2016 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 03/02/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Malda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/03/2013 - 03/02/2015 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Urban Dev Deptt Dev Auth Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 16/08/2011 - 04/03/2013 |
| 12 | Additional District Magistrate | Cooch Behar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2009 - 16/08/2011 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | Purba Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/01/2009 - 22/06/2009 |
| 14 | S D O | Khatra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/2007 - 19/01/2009 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/05/2006 - 05/09/2007 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 03/05/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
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 Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar belong to?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2005, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's age?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar is 50 years old, born on 10 November 1975.
What is Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's current posting?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal since 27 August 2025.
How many years has Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar held?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar held in one role was 10y 4m as Joint Secretary To Govt., Statistics & Programme Implementation Deptt. West Bengal.
What is Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar holds the following qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya NGR Agrl.Univ. HYDERABAD.
How was Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Godala Kiran Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
