Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Atish Chandra
(IAS | Bihar | 1994)
Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), New Delhi
Atish Chandra, born on December 3, 1969, is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science from Delhi University. Currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi since February 1, 2026, he has held various positions including Special Secretary, Additional Secretary, Managing Director, Joint Secretary, Secretary to the Chief Minister, Commissioner, Chairman, Director, District Collector and District Magistrate, Deputy Development Commissioner, and Additional Project Director. He is proficient in English and Hindi.
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