Pradip Bhatnagar, born on April 13, 1957, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 Uttar Pradesh cadre. He holds a B.A. Honours and a postgraduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Divisional Commissioner from August 12, 2014, to April 30, 2017. His roles encompassed Director of Census Operations in the Land Revenue Department, Economic Affairs Officer, Secretary, Commissioner, Private Secretary, Deputy Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Project Director, and Executive Magistrate. His extensive experience reflects a diverse administrative tenure in the Uttar Pradesh cadre.