Quick Info
| Profession | Civil servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Dehradun |
Latest News about Pooja Singhal
22/01/2025
The Jharkhand government reinstated Pooja Singhal to active service in the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa, revoking her suspension that had been in place since her 2022 arrest. This followed her bail in December 2024 from the money laundering case related to MGNREGA fund diversion in Khunti district. The decision came under the Hemant Soren-led administration, marking her return to the bureaucratic fold after nearly three years.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttrakhand |
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| Education | MBA in Business Management |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
| Brief | Pooja is a 2000 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Jharkhand. She also serves as the managing director of Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation Limited. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pooja Singhal became the youngest IAS officer at just twenty-one years old. | |
| 2. She excelled academically, ranking as a topper in both school and college. | |
| 3. Her civil service training took place at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie. | |
| 4. In 2021, she held the position of secretary of the tourism, art, culture, sports, and youth affairs department in Jharkhand. | |
| 5. Allegedly, she faced accusations of disregarding regulations during the allocation of the Kathautia coal block to the Usha Martin Group. | |
| 6. She cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1999 on her first attempt, earning a place in the Limca Book of Records as one of the youngest candidates. | |
| 7. Her first posting was as Sub-Divisional Officer in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, followed by Deputy Commissioner of Khunti district from February 16, 2009, to July 14, 2010. | |
| 8. She served as agriculture secretary and Officer on Special Duty for 'Momentum Jharkhand' from 2014 to 2019, and secretary in the mines department at the time of her arrest. |