About Ms. Antara Acharya
Ms. Antara Acharya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, West Bengal cadre. Ms. Antara Acharya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Antara Acharya's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 20 years of service, Ms. Antara Acharya has held 10 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Secretary, West Bengal; Secretary, Public Works West Bengal; Chief Executive Officer, Kolkata Mpl Corpn West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 13y 2m as District Magistrate, Medimipur(East).
Ms. Antara Acharya last served as Secretary, West Bengal, until 27 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Ms. Antara Acharya's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from B.A. Honours U/o Jadavpur; International Relations from M.A. Jadavpur University. 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.A. Honours U/o Jadavpur | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Jadavpur University | International Relations | 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 | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 16/06/2023 - 27/06/2023 |
| 2 | Secretary | Public Works West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 02/06/2022 - 15/06/2023 |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | Kolkata Mpl Corpn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 07/05/2021 - 15/06/2023 |
| 4 | District Magistrate | Medimipur(East) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2013 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Additional District Magistrate | Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/01/2013 - 06/08/2013 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Dev Auth Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 16/08/2011 - 06/08/2013 |
| 7 | Additional District Magistrate & Collector | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/06/2010 - 16/08/2011 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/02/2010 - 29/06/2010 |
| 9 | Executive Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/01/2009 - 18/02/2010 |
| 10 | S D O | Serampore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/01/2009 - 18/02/2010 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Presidency Div South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/12/2006 - 12/01/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 16th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2020 | 17/02/2020 | 13/03/2020 |
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. Antara Acharya belong to?
Ms. Antara Acharya is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2006, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Antara Acharya's age?
Ms. Antara Acharya is 50 years old, born on 24 April 1976.
What was Ms. Antara Acharya's last posting?
Ms. Antara Acharya last served as Secretary, West Bengal until 27 June 2023.
How many years has Ms. Antara Acharya served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Antara Acharya has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Antara Acharya held?
Ms. Antara Acharya has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Ms. Antara Acharya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Antara Acharya held in one role was 13y 2m as District Magistrate, Medimipur(East).
What is Ms. Antara Acharya's educational qualification?
Ms. Antara Acharya holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours U/o Jadavpur, M.A. Jadavpur University.
How was Ms. Antara Acharya recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Antara Acharya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
