Jitendra Kumar Sinha is a 1996 batch IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, currently serving as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Tripura. With a deep understanding of public administration and rural development, he has served in several senior administrative positions in both Tripura and Bihar.

Quick Info of Jitendra Kumar Sinha IAS
Field | Details |
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Officer Name | Jitendra Kumar Sinha |
Profession | IAS |
Date of Birth | 25 September 1970 |
Native Place | Bihar |
Age (As of 2025) | 55 |
Education Qualification | BA (Economics), MBA in Business Administration (IGNOU), PG Diploma in Public Policy (TERI University) |
Batch | 1996 |
Cadre | Tripura |
Become IAS Age | 26 |
Current Posting | Chief Secretary, Tripura |
Retirement Date | 30 September 2030 |
Rank | Not Available |
UPSC Marksheet | Not Available |
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife/Husband | Not Available |
Attempt | Not Available |
Work Experience | Chief Secretary, Tripura; Principal Secretary in Health, Finance, Rural Dev; Secretary to CM; Joint Secretary in Centre; District Magistrate in Tripura, Patna, Bhojpur; Resident Commissioner; Commissioner of Taxes; Additional Secretary and ADM roles in Bihar and Tripura |
Award | Champions of Change Award – NITI Aayog (2019) |
Other Details | Published several policy articles in Times of India and Kurukshetra Magazine |
Remarks | Not Available |
Optional | Not Available |
Early Life And Education Qualification of Jitendra Kumar Sinha IAS
Jitendra Kumar Sinha was born on 25 September 1970, and as of 2025, he is 55 years old. He hails from the state of Bihar. His personal and family background details, such as spouse or parents, have not been shared publicly.

Education Details
He has completed Bachelor of Arts in Economics, followed by an MBA in Business Administration from IGNOU, New Delhi. To deepen his understanding of governance, he also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy from TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi.
UPSC Journey And UPSC Marksheet
Jitendra Kumar Sinha cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in the year 1996 and joined the Indian Administrative Service from the Tripura cadre at the age of 26. Details about his rank, UPSC marksheet, and optional subject are not publicly available.
Current Posting of Jitendra Kumar Sinha IAS
Jitendra Kumar Sinha is currently posted as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Tripura. Over his administrative career, he has served in many important roles. His previous responsibilities include:
- Principal Secretary for Health & Family Welfare, Finance, and Rural Development departments in Tripura
- Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Public Policy, Government of India
- Secretary to the Chief Minister, Tripura
- District Collector and Magistrate in Tripura, Patna, and Bhojpur
- Additional Secretary in the Home Department, Bihar
- Resident Commissioner, Tripura
- Commissioner of Taxes, Tripura
- Other senior roles such as Additional District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Officer, and Assistant Collector in Tripura
His retirement is scheduled for 30 September 2030.
Social Media Account and Contact No.
Twitter: https://x.com/jksinhaias?lang=en
Contact Number: Not Available