Subrata Gupta

Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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ProfessionRetired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/05/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

Latest News about Subrata Gupta

10/05/2026

Subrata Gupta was appointed as advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shortly after Adhikari took oath. The appointment drew attention because Gupta had recently served as the Election Commission's Special Roll Observer during the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal. Gupta had retired from the IAS in May 2025 after a long administrative career that included a post as Secretary in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameDr. Subrata Gupta
Known forBeing appointed as advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourGray

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • A bachelor of technology in Electronic from IIT Kharagpur
  • A master of technology in Communication Engineering from IIT Kharagpur
  • A doctor of philosophy in Electronic Telecommunication from IIT Kharagpur
  • A master's degree in business administration from University of Birmingham

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Career

Timeline
  • 1987: Completed bachelor of engineering in Electronic from IIT Kharagpur
  • 1989: Earned master of technology degree in Communication Engineering
  • 1990: Joined Indian Administrative Services as West Bengal cadre
  • 2000: Appointed as District Magistrate of Jalpaiguri
  • 2003: Served as District Magistrate of Bardhaman
  • 2006: Completed Master's in Business Administration from University of Birmingham
  • 2007-2011: Served as Managing Director (MD) of the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)
  • 2011: Became Managing Director of Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (KMRCL)
  • 2012: Became Managing Director of the Highway Development Corporation in West Bengal
  • 2012-2016: Appointed as Jute Commissioner in the textile department under Government of India
  • 2016: Appointed as Joint Secretary by Union Ministry of Textile
  • 2020-2023: Served as Additional Chief Secretary to departments like State Horticulture, Food Processing, Science and Technology, and Biotechnology
  • 2024: Became Vice Chairman of West Bengal Bio Diversity Conservation Limited and West Bengal State Council of Science and Technology
  • Late 2024: Appointed as Secretary by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, New Delhi
  • May 2025: Retired from Indian Administrative Services (IAS) after nearly 35 years
  • November 2025: Appointed by Election Commission of India to oversee Special Intensive Revision exercise
  • May 2026: Appointed as advisor to newly appointed Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hails from Kolkata, West Bengal
2. During his tenure as MD of KMRCL, he initiated the country's first underwater metro project
3. Faced challenges during his tenure due to lack of government support, leading to transfers to less significant departments
4. As Managing Director of WBIDC, played a key role in the land acquisition process for the Nano car project in Singur
5. Oversaw 27 different departments during his career under both Left Front and TMC governments
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