Anil Kumar Jha, born on December 1, 1963, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1988 Karnataka cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Economics. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Deputy Commissioner, Director, Managing Director, Chief Electoral Officer, and Additional Secretary. His most recent role was Secretary, Department of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi, from April 6, 2021, to November 30, 2023. Throughout his service, he held multiple leadership positions such as Special Secretary Equivalent and Project Director, contributing to diverse administrative functions until his retirement.