IAS

Ananya Das

IASBatch 2015Rank #16

About

Ananya Das is a 2015 batch IAS officer who secured All India Rank 16 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014. Hailing from Odisha, she holds a dual degree in B.Tech (Computer Science) and M.Sc (Economics) from BITS Pilani. Prior to joining the civil services, she worked at the Reserve Bank of India. As of 2025, she serves as the Commissioner of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2015
Rank16
Optional SubjectPolitical Science and International Relations
Attempts1

Parents

Father OccupationBank of India Employee

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks293
Optional Paper 1 Marks136
Optional Paper 2 Marks157
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameBITS Pilani
Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Computer Science
Post Graduation College NameBITS Pilani
Post Graduation DegreeM.Sc in Economics

Other Information

HometownCuttack
Home StateOdisha
CadreOdisha
AchievementsSecured AIR 16 in UPSC CSE 2014; Served as Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation.
StrugglesTransitioned from a technical background to humanities for UPSC preparation; Left a stable job at RBI to pursue civil services.
Work ExperienceWorked at Reserve Bank of India; Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation; Various administrative roles in Odisha cadre.