He has the experience of public sector management in the State of Punjab of about 13 years as a Chief Executive. He has also served on the boards of banks, insurance companies and financial institutions. He is currently the Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, Government of India and is involved in policy making at the highest level.

Singh is a Graduate in Science and a Post Graduate in History from the University of Allahabad. He also holds a Post Graduate Degree in Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Manchester.