Govind Jaiswal is a 2007 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre. Hailing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, he is renowned for his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the civil services. In 2006, at the age of 22, he secured All India Rank 48 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his first attempt, choosing Hindi as his medium. As of June 2025, he serves as Joint Secretary (Technical Education & Literacy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.