Nitesh Kumar Jha is a senior IAS officer of the 2002 batch from the Uttarakhand cadre. With a strong academic background in Chemistry and nearly two decades of rich administrative experience across various departments, he currently holds the prestigious positions of Secretary, Urban Development Department (UDD) and Secretary, Information Technology, as well as Chairman of EC, UUSDA (Uttarakhand Urban Sector Development Agency).
Quick Info of IAS Nitesh Kumar Jha
| Sr. No. | Field |
|---|---|
| Officer Name | Nitesh Kumar Jha |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 22 April 1977 |
| Native Place | Bihar |
| Age (As of 2025) | 48 Years |
| Education Qualification | M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry – Patna University |
| Batch | 2002 |
| Cadre | Uttarakhand |
| Become IAS Age | 25 Years |
| Current Posting | Secretary UDD/IT, Chairman EC, UUSDA, Govt. of Uttarakhand |
| Retirement Date | 30 April 2037 |
| Rank | Not Publicly Available |
| UPSC Marksheet | Not Publicly Available |
| Social Media Presence | Twitter / LinkedIn |
| Parents | Not Available Publicly |
| Wife | Wife – Radhika Jha (Secretary, Rural Development, Uttarakhand) |
| Award | Appreciation Letter (2013) from Governor Dr. Aziz Qureshi & CM Vijay Bahuguna for disaster rehabilitation work in Uttarakhand |
| Attempt | Not Available |
| Other Details | Ex-India Study Leave (UK, 2023–2024) |
| Remarks | Highly experienced administrator with multiple secretariat roles |
Early Life and Education Qualification of IAS Nitesh Kumar Jha
Nitesh Kumar Jha was born on 22 April 1977 in the Indian state of Bihar. As of 2025, he is 48 years old. While not much is known publicly about his family background, it is known that his wife, Radhika Jha, is also a senior IAS officer and currently serving as Secretary of the Rural Development Department in Uttarakhand.
Academic Excellence
Nitesh Kumar Jha is a Science graduate with a specialization in Chemistry. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the prestigious Science College, Patna (Patna University) and went on to do M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same university. His academic foundation in science laid the groundwork for analytical and policy-level thinking, which later translated into his success in public administration.
UPSC Journey and Current Posting of IAS Nitesh Kumar Jha
Clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination at the young age of 25, Nitesh Kumar Jha joined the 2002 batch of the Uttarakhand cadre. His rank in the exam is not publicly available. Over the years, he has held significant roles in both Sikkim and Uttarakhand, beginning as Additional Collector of East Sikkim, later becoming District Magistrate of West Sikkim, and then moving to central assignments like PS to the Union Home Minister.
In Uttarakhand, he has served across Irrigation, Urban Development, Transport, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water, Energy, and Disaster Management departments. Currently, he is posted as:
- Secretary, Urban Development Department
- Secretary, Information Technology
- Chairman, Executive Committee, UUSDA, Government of Uttarakhand.
His retirement date is set for 30 April 2037, and he continues to play a critical role in urban infrastructure, digital governance, and public policy in Uttarakhand.
Social Media Account, Contact Details
IAS Nitesh Kumar Jha is active on social media platforms where he occasionally shares updates related to governance, technology, and public service:
- Twitter: @ias_nitesh
- LinkedIn: Nitesh Kumar Jha
Note: His contact number is not available publicly in adherence to privacy protocols.
