He is the former Home secretary of India having assumed the office on 23 August 2019, succeeding Rajiv Gauba.

[7] He further enhanced his academic qualifications by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

[8] Ajay Kumar Bhalla is a 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

[9] Throughout his career, he has held several significant positions in the Indian government, showcasing his administrative expertise.

[10] Prior to his appointment as Home Secretary, Bhalla held several key positions in the Indian government: