S Jaishankar Education: There is no Jaishankar just like that! From Air Force School to JNU, then IFS, became Foreign Minister after tough examination

S in Pakistan. Jaishankar

Recently, S. went to Pakistan for the SCO summit in October 2024. Jaishankar’s name is in the headlines. he/she is representing India in an event related to Shanghai Cooperation Organization being held in the neighboring country.

Subramaniam Jaishankar’s childhood

Jaishankar has played an important role in shaping the country’s foreign policy. he/she was born in Delhi. his/her mother’s name was Sulochana Subramaniam. his/her father Krishnaswami Subramaniam was a renowned international strategic affairs analyst, journalist and former Indian civil servant.

Early studies in Air Force and Military School

S. Jaishankar completed his/her schooling from Air Force School, Delhi and Bangalore Military School, Bangalore. he/she later earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.

Study of political science from JNU

Jaishankar did his/her M.A. in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). and M.Phil. in International Relations. And has obtained the degree of PhD. he/she specialized in nuclear diplomacy.

Interest in UPSC exam aroused after elder brother became IAS

Initially Jaishankar was not interested in UPSC exam and after studying in JNU, he/she was moving to Australia for PhD, for which he/she had got a scholarship at Australia National University.

Meanwhile, his/her elder brother S.Vijay Kumar became IAS after passing UPSC exam and S. Jaishankar also became interested in this examination. After this, after passing the UPSC examination, he/she became a part of IFS (Indian Foreign Service) in the year 1977.

S in Indian Foreign Service. Jaishankar’s contribution

Jaishankar joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977. he/she served as Third Secretary and Second Secretary in the Indian Mission to the Soviet Union in Moscow from 1979 to 1981. he/she has also served as High Commissioner to Singapore, Czech Republic, China and Ambassador to the United States. On 29 January 2015, he/she was appointed the Foreign Secretary of India.

Received Padmashree award after becoming Foreign Minister

On May 30, 2019, Jaishankar was sworn in as a cabinet minister. On May 31, 2019, he/she was appointed to the post of Foreign Minister. Jaishankar was also awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2019 for his/her contributions to Indian diplomacy.