Kritika Sharma, born on 18 May 1990, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2014 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. She holds a graduate degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and an M.A. in Economics from Rajasthan University, Jaipur. Currently serving as Special Secretary in the Medical Education Department, Lucknow since 25 June 2024, Sharma has held various positions including Additional District Magistrate and Collector, Additional Executive Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer, Executive Magistrate, Officer on Special Duty, and Junior Scale. She is proficient in Hindi and continues to serve in the IAS.