About Shri Devi Prasad Karanam
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Devi Prasad Karanam joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Devi Prasad Karanam has held 13 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Senior Special Secretary, Finance Deptt West Bengal; Managing Director, West Bengal; Commissioner, Tax. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Commissioner, Tax.
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam is currently serving as Commissioner, Commercial Taxes West Bengal, a position held since 05 February 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from B.Sc.(Agri) Acharya N B Ranga Agrl University College of Agriculture. 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.(Agri) Acharya N B Ranga Agrl University College of Agriculture | Agriculture | 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 | Commercial Taxes West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 05/02/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Senior Special Secretary | Finance Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/06/2023 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 08/07/2021 - 01/06/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Tax | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 21/11/2019 - 01/06/2023 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 10/09/2018 - 20/11/2019 |
| 6 | Director | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/01/2016 - 09/09/2018 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Alipurduar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/06/2015 - 14/01/2016 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Alipurduar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/07/2014 - 15/01/2016 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate | Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/05/2012 - 03/07/2014 |
| 10 | Executive Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 19/05/2012 |
| 11 | Executive Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 26/08/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2009 - 26/08/2010 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 01/06/2009 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Marketing | - Till-Date |
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 Devi Prasad Karanam belong to?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2008, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's age?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam is 47 years old, born on 16 August 1979.
What is Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's current posting?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam is currently serving as Commissioner, Commercial Taxes West Bengal since 05 February 2024.
How many years has Shri Devi Prasad Karanam served as an IAS officer?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Devi Prasad Karanam held?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Devi Prasad Karanam held in one role was 3y 6m as Commissioner, Tax.
What is Shri Devi Prasad Karanam's educational qualification?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam holds the following qualification: B.Sc.(Agri) Acharya N B Ranga Agrl University College of Agriculture.
How was Shri Devi Prasad Karanam recruited to the IAS?
Shri Devi Prasad Karanam was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
