About Shri Shashank Sethi
Shri Shashank Sethi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Shashank Sethi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shashank Sethi's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 16 years of service, Shri Shashank Sethi has held 11 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include District Magistrate, Personnel & General Administration O/o D M & Collector Birbhum; Director Tourism & Ex-Officio Senior Special Secy, Tourism Deptt West Bengal; District Magistrate, Nadia. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as District Magistrate, Nadia.
Shri Shashank Sethi is currently serving as Managing Director, State Tourism Dev Corpn West Bengal, a position held since 26 June 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri Shashank Sethi's educational qualifications on record include Aerospace Enginneering from B.Tech. IIT, Kharagpur. 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.Tech. IIT, Kharagpur | Aerospace Enginneering | 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 | Managing Director | State Tourism Dev Corpn West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 26/06/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | District Magistrate | Personnel & General Administration O/o D M & Collector Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/03/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director Tourism & Ex-Officio Senior Special Secy | Tourism Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 13/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Magistrate | Nadia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/05/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | PROJECT DIRECTOR | Water Supply | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 23/05/2020 - 09/05/2021 |
| 6 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2017 - 22/05/2020 |
| 7 | C E O | Durgapur Dev Auth Asansol | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 08/08/2016 - 06/04/2017 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Chief Minister's Office West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 27/01/2014 - 08/08/2016 |
| 9 | Executive Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/08/2012 - 17/01/2014 |
| 10 | Assistant Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/06/2011 - 28/08/2012 |
| 11 | 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 |
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 Shashank Sethi belong to?
Shri Shashank Sethi is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2010, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shashank Sethi's age?
Shri Shashank Sethi is 42 years old, born on 15 February 1984.
What is Shri Shashank Sethi's current posting?
Shri Shashank Sethi is currently serving as Managing Director, State Tourism Dev Corpn West Bengal since 26 June 2024.
How many years has Shri Shashank Sethi served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shashank Sethi has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shashank Sethi held?
Shri Shashank Sethi has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Shashank Sethi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shashank Sethi held in one role was 5y 5m as District Magistrate, Nadia.
What is Shri Shashank Sethi's educational qualification?
Shri Shashank Sethi holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT, Kharagpur.
How was Shri Shashank Sethi recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shashank Sethi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
