About Shri B.K. Pandya
Shri B.K. Pandya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri B.K. Pandya joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 16 years of service, Shri B.K. Pandya has held 6 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Collector, Jamnagar; District Collector And District Magistrate, Revenue Collectorate Mahisagar; District Collector And District Magistrate, Revenue Collectorate Dangs. The longest single tenure was 1y 9m as Collector, Jamnagar.
Shri B.K. Pandya last served as Collector, Jamnagar, until 31 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri B.K. Pandya's educational qualifications on record include Botany from B.Sc. Saurashtra University Rajkot(Gujarat). 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. Saurashtra University Rajkot(Gujarat) | Botany | 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 | Collector | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2024 - 31/10/2025 |
| 2 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Collectorate Mahisagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/10/2022 - 30/01/2024 |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Collectorate Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 17/05/2021 - 14/10/2022 |
| 4 | Additional Commercial Tax Commissioner | Finance & Commercial Taxes Deptt Commissionerate Of Sales Tax Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 11/09/2019 - 16/05/2021 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Paschim Gujarat Vij Co. Ltd. Rajkot | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Energy / Energy | 05/04/2018 - 10/09/2019 |
| 6 | Additional Commercial Tax Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Ahmedabad | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 19/09/2017 - 04/04/2018 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 16th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2020 | 17/02/2020 | 13/03/2020 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-2023 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | IAS INDUCTION TRAINING AT LBSNAA MUSSORIE | 1Mn 10Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri B.K. Pandya belong to?
Shri B.K. Pandya is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2009.
What is Shri B.K. Pandya's age?
Shri B.K. Pandya is 60 years old, born on 29 October 1965.
What was Shri B.K. Pandya's last posting?
Shri B.K. Pandya last served as Collector, Jamnagar until 31 October 2025.
How many years has Shri B.K. Pandya served as an IAS officer?
Shri B.K. Pandya has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri B.K. Pandya held?
Shri B.K. Pandya has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Shri B.K. Pandya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri B.K. Pandya held in one role was 1y 9m as Collector, Jamnagar.
What is Shri B.K. Pandya's educational qualification?
Shri B.K. Pandya holds the following qualification: B.Sc. Saurashtra University Rajkot(Gujarat).
How was Shri B.K. Pandya recruited to the IAS?
Shri B.K. Pandya was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
