Jitender Pal Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Civil Servant
Nationality	Indian

Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Jitender Pal Singh
Profession	Civil Servant

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Master's Degree in Sociology

Personal Life

Nationality	Indian

Career

Service	Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Batch	2002
Major Designations	Third Secretary and Second Secretary at the Embassy of India in Moscow, Russia (2004-2006) First Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kabul, Afghanistan (2008-2012) Deputy High Commissioner of India to Pakistan (2014-2019) Consul General of India in Istanbul, Turkey (2019-2020) Joint Secretary (PAI) in the Ministry of External Affairs (2020) Chief of Staff to the External Affairs Minister (2024-2025) Ambassador of India to the State of Israel (2025)
Controversy	In January and February 2018, he faced summons from Pakistan for alleged ceasefire violations. The incidents included the firing that resulted in civilian casualties, which Pakistan condemned.
Key Contributions	Handled the high-profile Uzma Ahmed case in 2017, ensuring her safety and legal representation. Managed India's diplomatic engagement with the Taliban and backchannel talks following the fall of Ashraf Ghani's government. Facilitated the safe return of Uzma Ahmed through the Wagah border after a favorable court ruling.

Some Lesser Known Facts

He is recognized for navigating complex diplomatic challenges throughout his career.
Singh is fluent in English, Hindi, and Russian.
A film titled ‘The Diplomat’ was based on the Uzma Ahmed case, featuring John Abraham playing his role.