Smita Bharadwaj, born on March 16, 1966, is a 1992 batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. She holds a graduate degree in Microbiology, a postgraduate degree in Sociology, and a B.Sc. She is currently serving as Chairman at the Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal, since October 3, 2024. Her extensive career includes roles such as Secretary, Managing Director, Executive Director, Commissioner & Director, Deputy Secretary, Additional Secretary, District Collector, Registrar, Associate Professor, Project Director, and Sub-Divisional Officer. She is proficient in English, French, Hindi, and Marathi. Smita Bharadwaj continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.