Madhusmita Sahoo, an IAS officer of the 2013 Odisha cadre, currently serves as Director at the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Odisha since March 13, 2026. Born on April 30, 1986, she holds an M.Phil. in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and a Master's in Taxation and Business Law from NALSAR Hyderabad. Her previous roles include Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, Managing Director, Project Director, Sub Collector, and Assistant Secretary. She is proficient in English and Oriya (Odia).