About Shri R Arjun
Shri R Arjun is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri R Arjun joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri R Arjun's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 16 years of service, Shri R Arjun has held 9 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, West Bengal; Senior Special Secretary, West Bengal; Joint Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt. The longest single tenure was 4y 10m as Joint Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt.
Shri R Arjun is currently serving as Secretary, Women & child Development State Com Protec Child Rights(SCPCR) West Bengal, a position held since 12 February 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri R Arjun's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. Anna University Chennai Madra Institute of Technology; Computer Sc from M.Tech. Indian Institue of Science. 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.E. Anna University Chennai Madra Institute of Technology | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. Indian Institue of Science | Computer Sc | 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 | Secretary | Women & child Development State Com Protec Child Rights(SCPCR) West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 12/02/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 18/05/2023 - 11/02/2024 |
| 3 | Senior Special Secretary | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 04/06/2019 - 18/04/2023 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Tribal Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 25/06/2018 - 18/04/2023 |
| 5 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt Jhargram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/04/2017 - 24/06/2018 |
| 6 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/01/2014 - 03/04/2017 |
| 7 | Executive Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/08/2012 - 17/01/2014 |
| 8 | Assistant Magistrate | Pashchim Medinipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/06/2011 - 13/08/2012 |
| 9 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/08/2010 - 17/08/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 21st Round of Phase III MCTP | 02/12/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
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 R Arjun belong to?
Shri R Arjun is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2010, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri R Arjun's age?
Shri R Arjun is 42 years old, born on 21 September 1984.
What is Shri R Arjun's current posting?
Shri R Arjun is currently serving as Secretary, Women & child Development State Com Protec Child Rights(SCPCR) West Bengal since 12 February 2024.
How many years has Shri R Arjun served as an IAS officer?
Shri R Arjun has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri R Arjun held?
Shri R Arjun has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri R Arjun's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri R Arjun held in one role was 4y 10m as Joint Secretary, Tribal Dev Deptt.
What is Shri R Arjun's educational qualification?
Shri R Arjun holds the following qualifications: B.E. Anna University Chennai Madra Institute of Technology, M.Tech. Indian Institue of Science.
How was Shri R Arjun recruited to the IAS?
Shri R Arjun was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
