Parag Jain
Parag Jain | |
|---|---|
Jain in 2025 | |
| 25th Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2025 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Ravi Sinha |
| Secretary (Security) of the Special Protection Group | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2025 | |
| President | Droupadi Murmu |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Manoj Govil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1967 |
| Alma mater | (B.A.) St Stephen's College Delhi University[1] (M.B.A) University of Birmingham[2] National Police Academy |
| Awards | Police Medal for Meritorious Service |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Punjab Police |
| Service years | 1989 — present |
| Rank | Director General of Police ID No - 19891050 |
Parag Jain (born 1 January 1967) is an Indian bureaucrat who is currently serving as the 25th Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing since July 2025 and the Secretary (Security) of the Special Protection Group since November 2025.[3]
He is known for playing a crucial role in the Operation Sindoor, which was launched by India in May 2025.[4]
Early life and education
Jain was born on 1 January 1967 in Nawala village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] He has completed M.A. in History from the St Stephen's College, Delhi University and his M.B.A. in Public Service from the University of Birmingham.[2][5]
Career
Jain joined the Indian Police Service through Punjab Police in 1989.[6]
Jain spent his career both home and abroad. As an SSP, he served at Chandigarh. Later he was appointed as DIG of the Ludhiana range.[7][8] In 2005, he was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Reportedly, while assigned at Hoshiarpur, he fought against terrorists part of the Khalistan Movement.[9] He is known to handle affairs related to Pakistan within R&AW. He was serving at Kashmir during the 2019 Balakot airstrike and abrogation of Article 370.[10] As foreign deputation, he was posted at Sri Lanka and Canada. While posted in Canada, he oversaw Khalistani activities.[11]
In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police.[12][13] On the time of promotion, he was on deputation to the Cabinet Secretariat.[14]
Prior to his appointment as Secretary of R&AW, he led the Aviation Research Centre,[15] where he intensified the use of satellites and modernised the existing spy planes. [16]
On November 12, 2025, he was given the additional charge of the Secretary (Security), administrative head of the elite force that protects the Prime Minister of India.[17]
References
- ^ "Pakistan expert Parag Jain, History '86 @StStephensClg, is new RAW Chief, succeeds Ravi Sinha". X.com. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ a b c Mishra, Abhinandan (2025-06-29). "New R&AW chief known for humint-techint expertise". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Trivedi, Saurabh (2025-06-28). "Brain behind Operation Sindoor, IPS Parag Jain is new RAW Chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Parag Jain, IPS officer who played key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief". India Today. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "IPS Civil List (2024)" (PDF). ips.gov.in.
- ^ "Parag Jain appointed as new RAW Chief, succeeds Ravi Sinha". The Economic Times. 2025-06-28. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ চক্রবর্তী, দেবদীপ (2025-06-28). "পাকিস্তানের খুঁটিনাটি নখদর্পণে, নতুন 'র' প্রধান কে এই পরাগ জৈন?". Eisamay Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Who is Parag Jain? Operation Sindoor's intel head appointed as new R&AW chief; to take charge on July 1 - BusinessToday". Business Today. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "'অপারেশন সিঁদুর'-এ চিনিয়ে দেন পাক জঙ্গিঘাঁটি, সেই আইপিএস পরাগ জৈন এ বার 'র'-এর প্রধান". anandabazar.com.
- ^ "Meet Parag Jain, RAW's new chief and a 'super sleuth' who enabled precision strikes during Operation Sindoor". livemint.com. 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Senior IPS Officer Parag Jain, Who Played Key Role In Op Sindoor, To Head RAW: Source". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (2025-06-28). "Senior IPS officer Parag Jain appointed as new R&AW chief". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Who Is Parag Jain, The IPS Officer Appointed As India's New R&AW Chief?". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Punjab government promotes three IPS officers to DGP rank". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Service, Express News (2025-06-28). "Punjab cadre 1989-batch IPS Parag Jain appointed R&AW chief". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Priolon, Grégory (2025-09-26). "Parag Jain, the new head of Indian intelligence confronts Pakistan, China tensions". Intelligence Online. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ^ Service, Express News (12 November 2025). "R&AW Chief Parag Jain given additional charge as Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 November 2025.