Shri Panicker Harishanker
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Panicker Harishanker
Shri Panicker Harishanker is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Panicker Harishanker joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Panicker Harishanker's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 13 years of service, Shri Panicker Harishanker has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Finance Deptt West Bengal; Additional District Magistrate, Kalimpong. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 4m as Additional District Magistrate, Kalimpong.
Shri Panicker Harishanker is currently serving as Joint Electoral Officer, Elections Deptt West Bengal, a position held since 09 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Panicker Harishanker's educational qualifications on record include Dev Studies from P.G. IIT Madras Chennai IIT Madras Chennai. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. IIT Madras Chennai IIT Madras Chennai | Dev Studies | 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 | Joint Electoral Officer | Elections Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 09/10/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Finance Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 31/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional District Magistrate | Kalimpong | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/06/2017 - Till-Date |
| 4 | SDO | Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2017 - 16/06/2017 |
| 5 | OSD | Information Tech Deptt Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 01/12/2015 - 01/07/2016 |
| 6 | Assistant Secy | Health & Family Welfare Health | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 31/08/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
| 7 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 02/09/2013 - 30/08/2015 |
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 Panicker Harishanker belong to?
Shri Panicker Harishanker is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2013, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Shri Panicker Harishanker's age?
Shri Panicker Harishanker is 38 years old, born on 09 February 1988.
What is Shri Panicker Harishanker's current posting?
Shri Panicker Harishanker is currently serving as Joint Electoral Officer, Elections Deptt West Bengal since 09 October 2025.
How many years has Shri Panicker Harishanker served as an IAS officer?
Shri Panicker Harishanker has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Panicker Harishanker held?
Shri Panicker Harishanker has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri Panicker Harishanker's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Panicker Harishanker held in one role was 9y 4m as Additional District Magistrate, Kalimpong.
What is Shri Panicker Harishanker's educational qualification?
Shri Panicker Harishanker holds the following qualification: P.G. IIT Madras Chennai IIT Madras Chennai.
How was Shri Panicker Harishanker recruited to the IAS?
Shri Panicker Harishanker was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
