About Shri Nikhil Nirmal
Shri Nikhil Nirmal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Nikhil Nirmal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nikhil Nirmal's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Nikhil Nirmal has held 13 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Micro & Small Scale Enterprises West Bengal; Director, Micro & Small Scale Enterprises; District Magistrate, South Dinajpur. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Director, Micro & Small Scale Enterprises.
Shri Nikhil Nirmal is currently serving as Managing Director, Small Industries Deptt West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. West Bengal, a position held since 01 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Nikhil Nirmal's educational qualifications on record include Law from B.A. Honours National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) cochin National University of Advanced Legal Studies; Constl.law from LL.B. National University of Advanced Legal Studies. 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.A. Honours National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) cochin National University of Advanced Legal Studies | Law | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | LL.B. National University of Advanced Legal Studies | Constl.law | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi | Public Policy | 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 | Small Industries Deptt West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 17/07/2021 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | District Magistrate | South Dinajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/04/2021 - 16/07/2021 |
| 4 | Director | Micro & Small Scale Enterprises | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 12/04/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | District Magistrate | South Dinajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Consolidation | 06/06/2019 - 11/04/2021 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Tribal Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 10/01/2019 - 05/05/2019 |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Alipurduar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/06/2018 - 09/01/2019 |
| 8 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/08/2015 - 14/06/2018 |
| 9 | Administrator | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 30/07/2014 - 15/05/2015 |
| 10 | SDO/SDM | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2014 - 04/08/2015 |
| 11 | SDO/SDM | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/09/2013 - 29/07/2014 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2012 - 09/09/2013 |
| 13 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 30/06/2012 |
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 Nikhil Nirmal belong to?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2011, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nikhil Nirmal's age?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal is 40 years old, born on 11 July 1986.
What is Shri Nikhil Nirmal's current posting?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal is currently serving as Managing Director, Small Industries Deptt West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. West Bengal since 01 January 2024.
How many years has Shri Nikhil Nirmal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nikhil Nirmal held?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Nikhil Nirmal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nikhil Nirmal held in one role was 5y 5m as Director, Micro & Small Scale Enterprises.
What is Shri Nikhil Nirmal's educational qualification?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) cochin National University of Advanced Legal Studies, LL.B. National University of Advanced Legal Studies, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi.
How was Shri Nikhil Nirmal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nikhil Nirmal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
