He completed his post-graduate qualifications in surgery in 1955 from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra.

He began his career as a Clinical Tutor at Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, and later served as a registrar in surgery at Lady Irwin Hospital, New Delhi.

[3] Singh was recognised for his work in surgery and was appointed as honorary surgeon to two presidents of India.

Singh was a surgeon and medical researcher who over the course of 25 years published numerous articles in international journals.

[4] He gained recognition in Indian surgery for his work on childhood burn hernias, surgical nutrition, a novel rectum prolapse procedure, kidney stone research, and large intestine motility investigations.