Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya has held 12 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Excise Commissioner, Excise West Bengal; Special Secretary, West Bengal; Managing Director, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 6y 11m as Managing Director, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya is currently serving as Excise Commissioner, Cadre (AIS), a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.Sc.(Hons) University of Calcutta Acharya P.C.College. 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.(Hons) University of Calcutta Acharya P.C.College | Economics | 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 | Excise Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Excise Commissioner | Excise West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 08/02/2024 - 01/01/2025 |
| 3 | Special Secretary | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/01/2022 - 07/02/2024 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 05/11/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | DM | Malda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/05/2017 - 04/11/2019 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Tourism West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 17/02/2017 - 26/05/2017 |
| 7 | Additional District Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/05/2014 - 16/02/2017 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/05/2013 - 19/05/2014 |
| 9 | S D O | Diamond Harbour | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 13/05/2013 |
| 10 | Executive Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/08/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Purulia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/06/2010 - 12/08/2011 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 28/06/2010 |
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 Kaushik Bhattacharya belong to?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2009, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's age?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya is 44 years old, born on 19 July 1982.
What is Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's current posting?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya is currently serving as Excise Commissioner, Cadre (AIS) since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya held?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya held in one role was 6y 11m as Managing Director, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya's educational qualification?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya holds the following qualification: B.Sc.(Hons) University of Calcutta Acharya P.C.College.
How was Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kaushik Bhattacharya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
