About Shri Saurav Pahari
Shri Saurav Pahari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Saurav Pahari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saurav Pahari's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Saurav Pahari has held 14 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Deputy Chairman, Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Kolkata; Joint Secretary, FPI & Horticulture Corporation; Joint Secretary, Planning Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 8m as Joint Secretary, Planning Deptt.
Shri Saurav Pahari is currently serving as Director, Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal, a position held since 08 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Saurav Pahari's educational qualifications on record include Accountancy from B.Com Honours University of Calcutta. 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.Com Honours University of Calcutta | Accountancy | 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 | Director | Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 08/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Chairman | Commerce & Industry Commerce Tea Board Kolkata | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 15/03/2022 - 06/06/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | FPI & Horticulture Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 20/08/2017 - 14/03/2022 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 01/01/2017 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Jt Secy | Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 14/01/2015 - 31/12/2016 |
| 6 | Additional District Magistrate | North 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 14/01/2015 |
| 7 | OSD To Minister | Chief Secretary's Office West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/01/2012 - 01/01/2013 |
| 8 | S D O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 25/01/2012 |
| 9 | S D O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/06/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/05/2011 - 13/06/2011 |
| 11 | S D O | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/05/2011 - 24/05/2011 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 20/04/2011 - 02/05/2011 |
| 13 | Assistant Commissioner | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/05/2009 - 18/02/2011 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2008 - 29/05/2009 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 15th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 02/12/2019 | 27/12/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 1Yr 1Mn 30Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Saurav Pahari belong to?
Shri Saurav Pahari is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2008, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saurav Pahari's age?
Shri Saurav Pahari is 45 years old, born on 12 October 1980.
What is Shri Saurav Pahari's current posting?
Shri Saurav Pahari is currently serving as Director, Institute of Environmental studies & wetland management West Bengal since 08 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Saurav Pahari served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saurav Pahari has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saurav Pahari held?
Shri Saurav Pahari has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Saurav Pahari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saurav Pahari held in one role was 9y 8m as Joint Secretary, Planning Deptt.
What is Shri Saurav Pahari's educational qualification?
Shri Saurav Pahari holds the following qualification: B.Com Honours University of Calcutta.
How was Shri Saurav Pahari recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saurav Pahari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
