Sanjay Kumar, born on June 4, 1966, is a 1990 batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics and a postgraduate degree in Economics. Currently serving as Secretary in the School Education and Literacy Department under the Ministry of Education, New Delhi since December 10, 2025, he has held various positions including Additional Secretary, Officer on Special Duty, Principal Secretary, Executive Director, Private Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, and Sub Divisional Magistrate. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Urdu and continues to serve in the civil administration.