Umesh Kumar Singh Chauhan, born on April 9, 1959, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1986 Kerala cadre. He holds postgraduate degrees in Botany and Hindi, along with a graduate degree in Zoology. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Joint Secretary, Resident Commissioner, Secretary, Special Officer, Managing Director, Agricultural Marketing Adviser, Director, Private Secretary, Commissioner, Special Secretary, District Collector, Sub Collector, and Assistant Collector. His extensive administrative experience spans multiple roles across departments.