Shri Nilanjan Sandilya
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Nilanjan Sandilya
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Nilanjan Sandilya joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Nilanjan Sandilya has held 3 recorded postings across 3 locations. Past roles include Secretary, State Election Commission West Bengal; Secretary, West Bengal; Secretary, State Election Commission. The longest single tenure was 3y 2m as Secretary, West Bengal.
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya last served as Secretary, State Election Commission West Bengal, until 31 March 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | State Election Commission West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/01/2024 - 31/03/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 19/10/2020 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | State Election Commission | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 31/08/2018 - 18/10/2020 |
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 Nilanjan Sandilya belong to?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2008.
What is Shri Nilanjan Sandilya's age?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya is 61 years old, born on 03 March 1965.
What was Shri Nilanjan Sandilya's last posting?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya last served as Secretary, State Election Commission West Bengal until 31 March 2025.
How many years has Shri Nilanjan Sandilya served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nilanjan Sandilya held?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya has held 3 distinct postings over their career, across 3 locations.
What is Shri Nilanjan Sandilya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nilanjan Sandilya held in one role was 3y 2m as Secretary, West Bengal.
How was Shri Nilanjan Sandilya recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nilanjan Sandilya was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
