Rajeev Krishna (Indian Civil Servant) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Civil Servant
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	26/06/1969
Age	56 years
Birthplace	Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Rajeev Krishna Singh
Known For	Being an acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Writing Reading Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1996

Family

Father

H.K. Mittal (Retired Chief Engineer in the Irrigation Department)

Siblings

Brother-in-Law	Rajeshwar Singh (Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Uttar Pradesh) YP Singh (Retire IPS Officer)
Sister-in-Law	Lakshmi Singh (IPS Officer) Abha Singh (Retire IPS Officer)
Niece	Isha Singh (IPS Officer)

Spouse

Meenakshi Singh (Indian Revenue Service Officer)

Children

Son	Rudra Singh Krishna Ribhav Singh Krishna
Daughter	None

Career

Overview	Rajeev Krishna had a distinguished career in civil services, specifically within the Indian Police Service. After graduating in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he cleared the civil service exam and joined the IPS in 1991 at the young age of 22.
Key Milestones	Started his career with training at Moradabad Police Training Centre and later was assigned to Prayagraj in 1992. Served in sensitive districts like Kanpur and Agra during his early years. In 2004, he took on the role of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Agra, where he became known for effectively tackling kidnapping and gang-related crimes. Appointed as Deputy Inspector General in 2007, and subsequently as Additional Director General where he focused on police training and modern policing techniques. Managed law and order situations in Lucknow as ADG from 2018 to 2019. Launched innovative initiatives like 'Operation Pehchaan' and e-Malkhana to improve police operations and transparency. Founding chief of UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), enhancing counter-terrorism operations. Promoted to Director General in January 2024, and appointed as DGP of Uttar Pradesh on May 31, 2025, after surpassing senior officers.

Overview

Rajeev Krishna had a distinguished career in civil services, specifically within the Indian Police Service. After graduating in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he cleared the civil service exam and joined the IPS in 1991 at the young age of 22.

Key Milestones

Started his career with training at Moradabad Police Training Centre and later was assigned to Prayagraj in 1992.
Served in sensitive districts like Kanpur and Agra during his early years.
In 2004, he took on the role of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Agra, where he became known for effectively tackling kidnapping and gang-related crimes.
Appointed as Deputy Inspector General in 2007, and subsequently as Additional Director General where he focused on police training and modern policing techniques.
Managed law and order situations in Lucknow as ADG from 2018 to 2019.
Launched innovative initiatives like 'Operation Pehchaan' and e-Malkhana to improve police operations and transparency.
Founding chief of UP Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), enhancing counter-terrorism operations.
Promoted to Director General in January 2024, and appointed as DGP of Uttar Pradesh on May 31, 2025, after surpassing senior officers.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajeev Krishna was born and raised in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2. He commenced his civil service journey right after completing his degree in engineering.
3. At just 22, he became one of the youngest IPS officers, showcasing his early dedication and capability.
4. His posting in Bareilly was significant for both his career and personal life as it was where he met his wife.
5. His elder son is studying law at a prestigious institution, while his younger son has just completed intermediate exams.
6. Krishna has a notable record of service in various positions across multiple districts throughout Uttar Pradesh.

Rajeev Krishna Civil Servant Indian Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh