H R Srinivasa, born on 20 May 1971, is a 1996 batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre. He holds a B.E. in Electronics and is proficient in English and Kannada. Currently serving as the Principal Secretary of the Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Bihar since 28 April 2025, Srinivasa has held various key positions including Sub-Divisional Officer, Divisional Commissioner, Secretary Director, Special Secretary, Director, Additional Project Director, Additional Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Development Commissioner, and Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secretary. He continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.