P Venkata Ramesh Babu, born on July 10, 1959, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1985 Andhra Pradesh cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Medicine. Over his career, he served in various capacities including Chairman & Managing Director, Special Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Commissioner, Joint Secretary, Managing Director, Director, Project Officer, Joint Collector, Sub Collector, and Assistant Collector. His most recent position was Director General of the National Archives of India from March 6, 2019, to May 14, 2019.