Palden Gyastso Tenzing, born on November 5, 1963, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1986 Kerala cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Political Science. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Assistant Collector, Deputy Secretary, Managing Director, District Collector, Director, Commissioner, Additional Secretary, and Secretary. His most recent position was Secretary in the General Education Department from January 18, 2007, to March 1, 2007. His extensive administrative experience spans multiple leadership roles within the Kerala cadre.