Shashank Jha provides his bio-data including personal details like name, father's name, date of birth, address, contact number, religion and marital status. He also lists his educational qualifications including a B.A. from Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda and S.S.C. and H.S.C. from other institutes. His hobbies include chess, badminton and dance and he knows several languages. He has participated in several chess tournaments and provides two references.