About Shri Soumya Purkait
Shri Soumya Purkait is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Soumya Purkait joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Soumya Purkait has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Darjeeling; Senior Special Secretary, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health & Family Welfare Kolkata; Additional Secy, Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 2y 9m as Senior Special Secretary, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health & Family Welfare Kolkata.
Shri Soumya Purkait is currently serving as Senior Special Secretary, State Gazetteers West Bengal, a position held since 31 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m 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 | Senior Special Secretary | State Gazetteers West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 31/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 19/01/2024 - 31/07/2024 |
| 3 | Senior Special Secretary | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health & Family Welfare Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 26/04/2021 - 15/01/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 02/09/2019 - 26/04/2021 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 31/08/2019 - 01/09/2019 |
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 Soumya Purkait belong to?
Shri Soumya Purkait is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2008.
What is Shri Soumya Purkait's age?
Shri Soumya Purkait is 58 years old, born on 25 December 1967.
What is Shri Soumya Purkait's current posting?
Shri Soumya Purkait is currently serving as Senior Special Secretary, State Gazetteers West Bengal since 31 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Soumya Purkait served as an IAS officer?
Shri Soumya Purkait has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Soumya Purkait held?
Shri Soumya Purkait has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
What is Shri Soumya Purkait's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Soumya Purkait held in one role was 2y 9m as Senior Special Secretary, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health & Family Welfare Kolkata.
How was Shri Soumya Purkait recruited to the IAS?
Shri Soumya Purkait was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
