About Shri Vijay Bharti
Shri Vijay Bharti is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Vijay Bharti joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vijay Bharti's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Vijay Bharti has held 14 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration West Bengal; Secretary, Public Enterprises & Indus. Recon. Deptt. West Bengal; Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Development Authority Kolkata. The longest single tenure was 6y 4m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Vijay Bharti is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal, a position held since 25 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Vijay Bharti's educational qualifications on record include Geography from B.A. Patna Univ Patna; Geography from M.A. JNU Delhi 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. Patna Univ Patna | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JNU Delhi Delhi | Geography | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. JNU New Delhi | Geography | 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 | Principal Secretary | Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 25/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Gorkhaland Territorial Administration West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 31/07/2024 - 25/11/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary | Public Enterprises & Indus. Recon. Deptt. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Public Enterprises | 08/11/2023 - 30/07/2024 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Metropolitan Development Authority Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 24/05/2023 - 07/11/2023 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Presidency Div West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2021 - 23/05/2023 |
| 6 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 30/07/2016 - 30/11/2022 |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/06/2015 - 29/07/2016 |
| 8 | District Magistrate | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2014 - 03/06/2015 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/10/2010 - 31/12/2013 |
| 10 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2009 - 28/10/2010 |
| 11 | Additional District Magistrate | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/05/2009 - 22/06/2009 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/09/2007 - 27/05/2009 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/05/2006 - 09/09/2007 |
| 14 | 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 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
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 Vijay Bharti belong to?
Shri Vijay Bharti is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2005, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vijay Bharti's age?
Shri Vijay Bharti is 50 years old, born on 07 February 1976.
What is Shri Vijay Bharti's current posting?
Shri Vijay Bharti is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology West Bengal since 25 November 2024.
How many years has Shri Vijay Bharti served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vijay Bharti has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vijay Bharti held?
Shri Vijay Bharti has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Vijay Bharti's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vijay Bharti held in one role was 6y 4m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Vijay Bharti's educational qualification?
Shri Vijay Bharti holds the following qualifications: B.A. Patna Univ Patna, M.A. JNU Delhi Delhi, M.Phil. JNU New Delhi.
How was Shri Vijay Bharti recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vijay Bharti was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
