About Shri Uma Sankar S
Shri Uma Sankar S is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Uma Sankar S joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Uma Sankar S's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Uma Sankar S has held 13 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Senior Special Secretary, Agriculture Deptt West Bengal; Excise Commissioner, Beverage Corp. State Beverages Corpn Ltd West Bengal; Excise Commissioner, Finance Deptt Dte of Excise West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Excise Commissioner, Finance Deptt Dte of Excise West Bengal.
Shri Uma Sankar S is currently serving as Commissioner, Commercial Taxes West Bengal, a position held since 09 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Uma Sankar S's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. TheTamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University Tamilnadu Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College; Public Policy from Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. TheTamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University Tamilnadu Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Arts IGNO University 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 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 09/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Senior Special Secretary | Agriculture Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 02/04/2025 - 09/06/2025 |
| 3 | Excise Commissioner | Beverage Corp. State Beverages Corpn Ltd West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Managing Director | Beverage Corp. West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Managing Director | Finance Deptt State Beverages Corpn Ltd Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 19/03/2020 - 22/01/2021 |
| 6 | Excise Commissioner | Finance Deptt Dte of Excise West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 19/03/2020 - 31/12/2023 |
| 7 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/05/2019 - 18/03/2020 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Food & Civil Supplies Deptt Secretariat West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 14/05/2019 - 30/05/2019 |
| 9 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Bankura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/06/2018 - 12/05/2019 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/06/2018 - 31/03/2020 |
| 11 | Additional District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/09/2015 - 13/06/2018 |
| 12 | Sub Divisional Officer | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Birbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/07/2014 - 07/09/2015 |
| 13 | Executive Magistrate | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/08/2013 - 03/07/2014 |
| 14 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 22/08/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 4Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Uma Sankar S belong to?
Shri Uma Sankar S is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2011, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Uma Sankar S's age?
Shri Uma Sankar S is 44 years old, born on 08 February 1982.
What is Shri Uma Sankar S's current posting?
Shri Uma Sankar S is currently serving as Commissioner, Commercial Taxes West Bengal since 09 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Uma Sankar S served as an IAS officer?
Shri Uma Sankar S has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Uma Sankar S held?
Shri Uma Sankar S has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Uma Sankar S's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Uma Sankar S held in one role was 3y 9m as Excise Commissioner, Finance Deptt Dte of Excise West Bengal.
What is Shri Uma Sankar S's educational qualification?
Shri Uma Sankar S holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. TheTamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University Tamilnadu Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College, Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi.
How was Shri Uma Sankar S recruited to the IAS?
Shri Uma Sankar S was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
