Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Ajay Kumar Bhalla
25/08/2025
Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the Governor of Nagaland at Raj Bhavan, Kohima after being given additional charge of the state. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in the presence of the Chief Minister and senior officials.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ajay Kumar Bhalla is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1984 batch from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. He served as the Union Home Secretary of India for five years (August 2019 to August 2024) and was appointed as the Governor of Manipur in December 2024. He also held the additional charge of Governor of Nagaland from August 2025 to March 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| M. Sc. (Botany) | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
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| MBA | University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia |
| M.Phil (Social Sciences) | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
Personal Life
| Ajay Kumar Bhalla was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, on 26 November 1960. He completed his early education in Punjab and later pursued higher studies in Botany and Social Sciences in Delhi and Chandigarh. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Jyoti Grover Bhalla |
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Career
| Civil Services |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/BhallaAjay26 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajay Kumar Bhalla serves as a senior IAS officer. | |
| 2. He originates from Bihar. | |
| 3. He is a part of the Assam Meghalaya cadre. | |
| 4. On 22 August 2019, he was appointed as the home secretary of India. | |
| 5. In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, he received four one-year extensions. | |
| 6. He served as Union Home Secretary from August 2019 to August 2024. | |
| 7. In December 2024, he was appointed as the new Governor of Manipur. | |
| 8. In August 2025, he was given the additional charge of Governor of Nagaland. | |
| 9. He is part of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. | |
| 10. In August 2025, he was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland. | |
| 11. He is from Jalandhar, Punjab, India. | |
| 12. In December 2024, he was appointed as the Governor of Manipur. | |
| 13. He is the second IAS officer to serve as Home Secretary for five years or more. | |
| 14. His wife Jyoti Grover Bhalla is a teacher at Delhi Public School. | |
| 15. His daughter Akriti Bhalla is an Engagement Manager at McKinsey and Company. |