Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Village Puranhiya, District Sitamarhi, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Pooja Jha
12/07/2026
IFS officer Pooja Kumar Jha, posted as Second Secretary (Political and Information) at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, firmly objected to an incorrect map of India displayed during a foreign policy seminar at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). She declared that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India, stating the map was factually incorrect as it misrepresented the region as part of Pakistan.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pooja Kumar Jha |
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| Known for | Being posted as Second Secretary (Political and Information) at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh and publicly objecting to an incorrect map of India displayed during a seminar in Dhaka (July 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | (Office Helper) |
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| Mother | (Homemaker) |
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Career
| Initial Career | Studied as a dentist, topped in BDS course, then prepared for UPSC |
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| UPSC Achievement | Cleared UPSC Civil Service Examination in her very first attempt, secured All India Rank 82 |
| Current Position | Joined Indian Foreign Service (IFS), posted as Second Secretary at Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| IFS Batch | 2022 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Puranhiya village in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. | |
| 2. Family later moved to Delhi. | |
| 3. Faced gender discrimination growing up, which motivated her to build her own identity. | |
| 4. Her father worked as an office helper for nearly 40 years. | |
| 5. Initially aimed to become a doctor but missed the MBBS seat by two marks. |