Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta has held 5 recorded postings across 5 locations. Past roles include Senior Special Secretary, Tourism Deptt West Bengal; Director, Energy Dev Corpn West Bengal; Commissioner, West Bengal.
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta is currently serving as Secretary, Tourism West Bengal, a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 3m 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 | Tourism West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Senior Special Secretary | Tourism Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 01/08/2023 - 31/12/2024 |
| 3 | Director | Energy Dev Corpn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 26/06/2019 - 20/07/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2018 - 25/06/2019 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2018 - Till-Date |
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 Soumitra Sankar Sengupta belong to?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2009.
What is Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta's age?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta is 59 years old, born on 08 March 1967.
What is Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta's current posting?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta is currently serving as Secretary, Tourism West Bengal since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta served as an IAS officer?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta held?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 5 locations.
How was Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta recruited to the IAS?
Shri Soumitra Sankar Sengupta was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
