About Shri Niranjan Kumar
Shri Niranjan Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Niranjan Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Niranjan Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Niranjan Kumar has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Urban Development Kolkata Metro Dev Auth Kolkata; Secretary, Urban Dev Auth; Secretary, Urban Dev Deptt Kolkata Metro Dev Auth Kolkata. The longest single tenure was 6y 7m as Secretary, Urban Dev Auth.
Shri Niranjan Kumar is currently serving as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, West Bengal, a position held since 23 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Shri Niranjan Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Art from B.A. L.N.M. University Darbhanga; History from M.A. L.N.M.University Darbhanga. 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. L.N.M. University Darbhanga | Art | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. L.N.M.University Darbhanga | History | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Master of Arts LNMU Darbhanga | History | 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 | Registrar | Cooperative Societies, West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 23/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Urban Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 03/02/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Urban Development Kolkata Metro Dev Auth Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/02/2020 - 30/03/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | Urban Dev Deptt Kolkata Metro Dev Auth Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2016 - 14/07/2017 |
| 5 | Jt. Secy & Project Director | Urban Development Kolkata Env Improvement Project (KEIP) Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/06/2014 - 22/09/2014 |
| 6 | Spl Secy | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 26/02/2014 - 31/08/2019 |
| 7 | District Officer | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 29/03/2013 - 26/02/2014 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/12/2011 - 26/03/2013 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/09/2011 - 29/03/2013 |
| 10 | S D O | Khatra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/08/2009 - 06/09/2011 |
| 11 | Assistant Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/06/2008 - 17/08/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
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 Niranjan Kumar belong to?
Shri Niranjan Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2007, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Niranjan Kumar's age?
Shri Niranjan Kumar is 48 years old, born on 01 March 1978.
What is Shri Niranjan Kumar's current posting?
Shri Niranjan Kumar is currently serving as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, West Bengal since 23 May 2023.
How many years has Shri Niranjan Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Niranjan Kumar has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Niranjan Kumar held?
Shri Niranjan Kumar has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Niranjan Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Niranjan Kumar held in one role was 6y 7m as Secretary, Urban Dev Auth.
What is Shri Niranjan Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Niranjan Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. L.N.M. University Darbhanga, M.A. L.N.M.University Darbhanga, Master of Arts LNMU Darbhanga.
How was Shri Niranjan Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Niranjan Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
