About Ms. Smita Pandey
Ms. Smita Pandey is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, West Bengal cadre. Ms. Smita Pandey joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Smita Pandey's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Ms. Smita Pandey has held 19 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Public Enterprises West Bengal; Chief Executive Officer, Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev West Bengal; Additional Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Ms. Smita Pandey last served as Secretary, Public Enterprises West Bengal, until 31 May 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Ms. Smita Pandey's educational qualifications on record include Zoology from B.Sc. U/Lucknow Lucknow; Plant Botany from M.Sc. U/Lucknow Lucknow. 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. U/Lucknow Lucknow | Zoology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. U/Lucknow Lucknow | Plant Botany | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.C.M. U/Lucknow | Corporate Mgmt | - | -- |
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 | Public Enterprises West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 22/06/2022 - 31/05/2024 |
| 2 | Chief Executive Officer | Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/07/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2018 - 08/07/2021 |
| 4 | Jt Secy | Consumer Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 21/07/2017 - 30/04/2018 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Statistics & Impln Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Statistics | 11/07/2016 - 20/07/2017 |
| 6 | On Compulsory Wait | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/05/2016 - 08/07/2016 |
| 7 | District Electoral Officer | Elections Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 18/03/2016 - 25/05/2016 |
| 8 | Director | Land Records & Survey Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 18/03/2016 - 25/05/2016 |
| 9 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 30/06/2015 - 20/07/2017 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/01/2014 - 18/03/2016 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Environment Deptt Enviormental Improvement Project Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 01/01/2014 - 28/01/2014 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2014 - Till-Date |
| 13 | Project Dir | Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 02/01/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 06/12/2010 - 24/06/2013 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Urban Dev Deptt Kolkata Metro Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 31/12/2009 - 06/12/2010 |
| 16 | Additional District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 17 | S D O | Diamond Harbour Sub-Div(South 24 Parganas) South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/08/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 18 | S D O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/09/2006 - 26/08/2008 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/05/2006 - 02/09/2006 |
| 20 | 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 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
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. Smita Pandey belong to?
Ms. Smita Pandey is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2005, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Smita Pandey's age?
Ms. Smita Pandey is 50 years old, born on 01 March 1976.
What was Ms. Smita Pandey's last posting?
Ms. Smita Pandey last served as Secretary, Public Enterprises West Bengal until 31 May 2024.
How many years has Ms. Smita Pandey served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Smita Pandey has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Smita Pandey held?
Ms. Smita Pandey has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Ms. Smita Pandey's educational qualification?
Ms. Smita Pandey holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. U/Lucknow Lucknow, M.Sc. U/Lucknow Lucknow, M.C.M. U/Lucknow.
How was Ms. Smita Pandey recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Smita Pandey was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
