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Jitendra Narain Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 October 1970

Age52 Years

BirthplaceBegusarai, Bihar

ProfessionCivil Servant (IAS officer)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilySon - Srinath Narain; Daughter - Aishani Narain

Jitendra Narain Biography

Jitendra Narain is an Indian civil servant and former chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. Born in Begusarai, Bihar, he served in top

Early life and background

Jitendra Narain was born on 19 October 1970 in Begusarai, Bihar. He attended St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling and went on to study at St. Stephen’s College in Delhi, graduating before entering the Indian Administrative Service. Listed as belonging to the Raibahadur family, Narain’s personal profile notes a height of about 165 cm, with black hair and black eyes.

Career

Narain built a career as an Indian Administrative Service officer. He was appointed chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration on 3 March 2021 and later held the post of chairman and managing director of the Delhi Financial Corporation from 1 October 2022. His public profile also included recognition in a survey published by a business magazine that listed him among the top bureaucrats across multiple batches.

Public profile

Narain’s career in senior administrative roles made him a prominent figure in the administrations he served. He is described in public records as a civil servant (IAS officer) and his name appears in public-facing social listings and surveys that highlighted senior bureaucrats.

Controversy

In 2022 Narain became the subject of serious criminal allegations. An FIR was registered on 1 October 2022 after a 21-year-old woman accused him of luring her with the promise of a government job and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions. The complaint alleged further incidents and named other senior officials. Following the investigation, the central government placed Narain under suspension and initiated disciplinary proceedings, citing the possibility of grave misconduct and misuse of official position. He received interim bail from the Kolkata High Court that was subsequently suspended, and he was taken into custody in connection with the case.

Personal life

Narain is married and is the father of two children: a son named Srinath Narain and a daughter named Aishani Narain. Other immediate family names are not publicly listed.

Latest updates

As of the last available public information in 2022, Narain had been suspended from his official duties and was facing criminal proceedings related to the allegations that led to his arrest. The home ministry directed suspension and the initiation of disciplinary action following the investigative report. Further developments beyond the documented 2022 reports are not included in this profile.
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Recent Work

Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Administration

Served as chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration beginning 3 March 2021.

2021
Chairman and Managing Director, Delhi Financial Corporation

Appointed chairman and managing director of the Delhi Financial Corporation on 1 October 2022.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Appointed chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration on 3 March 2021.
  2. Named chairman and managing director of the Delhi Financial Corporation on 1 October 2022.
  3. Featured in a magazine survey listing top bureaucrats across multiple batches.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jitendra Narain born?

19 October 1970

What is Jitendra Narain known for?

Civil Servant (IAS officer)

What is Jitendra Narain’s marital status?

Married