IAS

Joyoshi Das Gupta

IASBatch 2010Rank #42
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About

Joyoshi Das Gupta is a 2010 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the West Bengal cadre. With a strong academic background in physics, she has held several significant administrative positions, including District Magistrate roles in Darjeeling, Jhargram, and Purba Medinipur. She has also served as Officer on Special Duty in the Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department and as Senior Special Secretary in departments like Technical Education and Tribal Development.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2010
Rank42
Attempts3

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Marks & Academics

Tenth School NameLa Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation DegreeB.Sc. (Hons) in Physics
Post Graduation DegreeM.Sc. in Physics

Other Information

HometownLake Town, Kolkata
Home StateWest Bengal
CadreWest Bengal
AchievementsCleared UPSC CSE in her third attempt; Qualified UGC-NET; Served as District Magistrate in multiple districts; Held senior positions in various state departments.
StrugglesFaced challenges in clearing UPSC, succeeding in her third attempt; Transitioned from academia to civil services.
Work ExperienceAssistant Professor at Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata; SDO, Serampore; District Magistrate of Darjeeling (2017–2020); District Magistrate of Jhargram; District Magistrate of Purba Medinipur; Officer on Special Duty, Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department; Senior Special Secretary, Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department; Senior Special Secretary, Tribal Development Department.