Suma Chakrabati is an Indian civil servant and author. He is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1979 batch, belonging to the Gujarat cadre. Chakrabarti has held several senior positions in the Government of India and in state administrations, most notably serving as the Chief Secretary of the state of Jharkhand from 2009 to 2010.
In addition to his administrative career, Chakrabarti is the author of The Indian Administrative Service: A Study of Bureaucracy, a book that examines the structure, functions, and challenges of the IAS. The work is cited in discussions of Indian public administration and has been referenced in academic and policy circles.
Chakrabarti has also been involved in various policy‑making and advisory roles after his retirement from active civil service, contributing to public‑sector reforms and governance initiatives. Specific details of his post‑retirement appointments and activities are documented in governmental releases and media reports.