Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer |
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| Nationality | India |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Siddharth Babu
14/09/2026
Siddharth Babu drew national attention after being identified as the IFS officer seen alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit. Reports described him as a 2017-batch diplomat from Kochi who served as a translator during the event and helped interpret remarks for the Prime Minister.
14/09/2026
Multiple reports highlighted Babu’s career path from mechanical engineering and private-sector work to the Indian Foreign Service. The coverage noted that he secured All India Rank 15 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, chose IFS over IAS, and later served in Beijing, Monterey, and New Delhi in key diplomatic roles.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidharth-babu-40873586 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sidharth Babu comes from Kaloor in Kochi, Kerala. | |
| 2. He completed his BTech in 2012. | |
| 3. After graduation, he worked at an e-commerce firm for more than two years. | |
| 4. He later left his job to prepare for the Civil Services Examination. | |
| 5. He chose history and political science as his optional subjects. | |
| 6. He did not clear the exam in his first attempt. | |
| 7. In 2017, at the age of 26, Babu cleared the Civil Services Examination and secured All India Rank 15 in his second attempt. | |
| 8. He opted for the Indian Foreign Service and joined the 2017 batch. | |
| 9. He began his career as an officer trainee at the Ministry of External Affairs the same year. | |
| 10. He took up Mandarin as his compulsory foreign language. | |
| 11. From 2018 to 2022, Babu served his first overseas posting at the Indian embassy in Beijing. | |
| 12. He trained at the Foreign Service Institute in Delhi, learning international relations and foreign policy. | |
| 13. During his posting in the United States, he pursued a master’s degree in language interpretation and translation. | |
| 14. Babu also interprets for the Prime Minister and senior government officials. | |
| 15. He was present during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026 and translated remarks for the Prime Minister. |