Parag Jain
25th Secretary of R&AW
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Parag Jain (born 1 January 1967) is an Indian bureaucrat and spymaster who is currently serving as the 25th Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing since July 2025 and the Secretary (Security) of the Special Protection Group since November 2025.[3]
Parag Jain | |
|---|---|
Jain in 2025 | |
| 25th Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2025 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Ravi Sinha |
| Secretary (Security) of the Special Protection Group | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2025 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Manoj Govil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1967 |
| Spouse | Seema Jain |
| (B.A.) St Stephen's College Delhi University[1] (M.B.A) University of Birmingham[2] National Police Academy | |
Awards |  Police Medal for Meritorious Service |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch | Punjab Police |
| Service years | 1989 — present |
| Rank |  Director General of PoliceID No - 19891050 |
He is known for playing a crucial role in the Operation Sindoor, which was launched by India in May 2025.[4]
Early life and education
Jain was born on 1 January 1967 in Nawala village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] He has completed M.A. in History from the St Stephen's College, Delhi University and his M.B.A. in Public Service from the University of Birmingham.[2][5]
Career
Jain joined the Indian Police Service through Punjab Police in 1989.[6]
Jain spent his career both home and abroad. As an SSP, he served at Chandigarh. Later he was appointed as DIG of the Ludhiana range.[7][8] In 2005, he was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Reportedly, while assigned at Hoshiarpur, he fought against terrorists part of the Khalistan Movement.[9] He was known to handle affairs related to Pakistan within R&AW. He was serving at Kashmir during the 2019 Balakot airstrike and abrogation of Article 370.[10] As foreign deputation, he was posted at Sri Lanka and Canada. While posted in Canada, he oversaw Khalistani activities.[11]
In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police.[12][13] On the time of promotion, he was on deputation to the Cabinet Secretariat.[14]
Prior to his appointment as Secretary of R&AW, he led the Aviation Research Centre,[15] where he intensified the use of satellites and modernised the existing spy planes. [16]
On November 12, 2025, he was given the additional charge of the Secretary (Security), administrative head of the elite force that protects the Prime Minister of India.[17]