B Chaudhary, born on 30 June 1933, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1980 batch, Bihar cadre. He holds postgraduate and graduate degrees in Economics, as well as a graduate degree in Law. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including District Collector, District Magistrate, Director, Managing Director, Chief Officer, Deputy Development Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, and Sub-Divisional Officer. His most recent position was Additional Secretary in the Consumer Affairs Department from March 1990 to June 1991.