About Shri Saugat Biswas
Shri Saugat Biswas is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri Saugat Biswas joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saugat Biswas's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 20 years of service, Shri Saugat Biswas has held 14 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh; Spl Secy, Information Tech Deptt; Transport Commissioner, Jammu. The longest single tenure was 17y as Additional Secy, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt J&K State.
Shri Saugat Biswas is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, AP Public Service Commission (APPSC) Arunachal Pradesh, a position held since 16 August 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Shri Saugat Biswas's educational qualifications on record include Zoology from B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi University Delhi; Mass Commn from M.A. Zamia Millia Islamia. 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.(Hons) Delhi University Delhi | Zoology | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Zamia Millia Islamia | Mass Commn | 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 | Commissioner & Secy | AP Public Service Commission (APPSC) Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Service Commission | 16/08/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Divisional Commissioner | Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 08/02/2019 - 15/08/2023 |
| 3 | Spl Secy | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 06/09/2018 - 07/02/2019 |
| 4 | Transport Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 19/07/2017 - 05/09/2018 |
| 5 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 19/10/2015 - 18/07/2017 |
| 6 | Deputy Commissioner | Leh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 27/01/2015 - 18/10/2015 |
| 7 | Director | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 16/07/2014 - 26/01/2015 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Anantnag | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 08/02/2014 - 15/07/2014 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Medical Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 31/07/2013 - 07/02/2014 |
| 10 | Additional Secy | Irrigation & Flood Control Deptt (IFCD) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/04/2013 - 30/07/2013 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/09/2009 - 19/04/2013 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt J&K State | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 09/09/2009 - Till-Date |
| 13 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 27/08/2008 - 24/09/2009 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/07/2006 - 09/09/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 Saugat Biswas belong to?
Shri Saugat Biswas is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 2006, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saugat Biswas's age?
Shri Saugat Biswas is 51 years old, born on 02 January 1975.
What is Shri Saugat Biswas's current posting?
Shri Saugat Biswas is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, AP Public Service Commission (APPSC) Arunachal Pradesh since 16 August 2023.
How many years has Shri Saugat Biswas served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saugat Biswas has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saugat Biswas held?
Shri Saugat Biswas has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Saugat Biswas's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saugat Biswas held in one role was 17y as Additional Secy, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt J&K State.
What is Shri Saugat Biswas's educational qualification?
Shri Saugat Biswas holds the following qualifications: B.Sc.(Hons) Delhi University Delhi, M.A. Zamia Millia Islamia.
How was Shri Saugat Biswas recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saugat Biswas was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
