Neelam Meena IAS Biography: Neelam Meena is a 1998-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the West Bengal cadre. She has held several senior administrative positions in the West Bengal government during her career.
She was appointed Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal in June 2026. She was subsequently redesignated as Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal and Ex-officio Principal Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs (Election) Department, Government of West Bengal.
Before her appointment as CEO, Neelam Meena was serving as Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal. The West Bengal government’s IAS posting list dated 8 June 2026 records her as Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal and ex-officio Principal Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs (Election) Department.
Neelam Meena IAS: Key Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Smt. Neelam Meena |
| Date of Birth | 5 February 1970 |
| IAS Batch | 1998 |
| Cadre | West Bengal |
| Domicile | Rajasthan |
| Service | Indian Administrative Service |
| Current Position | Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal |
| Current Department | Home & Hill Affairs (Election) Department |
| Previous Position | Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs Department, West Bengal |
| Education | B.Sc. (Botany), M.A. (History) |
| IAS Recruitment | Direct Recruitment |
Neelam Meena Birth & Education
Neelam Meena was born on 5 February 1970. She belongs to the 1998 batch of the Indian Administrative Service and was allotted the West Bengal cadre.
Her official civil-list records identify Rajasthan as her domicile state. Neelam Meena completed her graduation in Botany and later obtained a Master’s degree in History.
Neelam Meena IAS Career
Neelam Meena joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1998 as a direct recruit and was allotted the West Bengal cadre.
Her early career included postings as Assistant Magistrate, Executive Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Officer. She later held positions including Additional Director at the Administrative Training Institute, Additional District Magistrate, Chief Executive Officer of the Jalpaiguri Development Authority and Joint Secretary in the Food Processing Industries & Horticulture Department.
She subsequently served as District Collector and District Magistrate of Hooghly, Private Secretary in Rural Development/Land Resources, Deputy Chairman of the Tea Board, and Secretary in several departments of the West Bengal government.
Neelam Meena IAS Posting Timeline
| Period | Post / Position | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Assistant Magistrate | Jalpaiguri |
| 2000–2001 | Executive Magistrate | West Bengal |
| 2001–2002 | Sub-Divisional Officer | West Bengal |
| 2002–2003 | Additional Director | Administrative Training Institute |
| 2003–2004 | Additional District Magistrate | Siliguri |
| 2004–2008 | Chief Executive Officer | Jalpaiguri Development Authority, Siliguri |
| 2008 | Joint Secretary | Food Processing Industries & Horticulture Department |
| 2008–2009 | District Collector & District Magistrate | Hooghly |
| 2009–2012 | Private Secretary | Rural Development / Land Resources |
| 2013–2014 | Deputy Chairman | Tea Board |
| 2014–2015 | Secretary | Food & Supplies Department |
| 2015 | Secretary | Planning Department |
| 2017–2020 | Secretary | Consumer Affairs & PDS Department |
| 2020 | Secretary | Correctional Administration Department |
| 2020–2024 | Director | Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management |
| 2024–2026 | Principal Secretary | Consumer Affairs Department |
| June 2026 | Chief Electoral Officer | West Bengal |
| June 2026–Present | Chief Electoral Officer & Ex-officio Principal Secretary | Home & Hill Affairs (Election) Department, West Bengal |
Neelam Meena as Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs
Neelam Meena was appointed Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal, in February 2024. The West Bengal Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department records her appointment to the post on 19 February 2024.
She continued in the department until her appointment as Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal in June 2026.
Neelam Meena Appointed Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal
The Election Commission of India appointed Neelam Meena as the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal in June 2026.
The Government of West Bengal issued an order dated 3 June 2026 appointing her as Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, following the Election Commission’s notification. At that time, she was serving as Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs Department.
On 5 June 2026, the West Bengal government issued a further order redesignating her as Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal and Ex-officio Principal Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs (Election) Department.
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