Alexander Sargsyan was born on January 10, 1956 in Stepanakert, Republic of Mountainous Kharabagh.

Mr. Sargsyan graduated from A. Tamanyan Yerevan Civil Engineering College in 1987. He is a gas economic-technician.

From 1974-1976 he served in the Soviet Army. From 1996-1998 he was the deputy director of Yerevan Sirius OJSC. From 1999-2003 he was the head of Avtogas Ltd. Jrvezh Automobile Gas Filling Pressure Station #7.

From 2003-2007 he was a deputy in the NA (proportional system, RPA). He was a member of the NA Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture and Youth Affairs. He was a member of the Republican Party of Armenia Faction.

On May 12, 2007 he was elected to the NA from electoral district #37.

Mr. Sargsyan is married and has two children.