New Delhi (13.05.2025): Under provisions of Article 316(1) of the Constitution of India The President of India on Tuesday appointed former Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar (Retd IAS: 1985: KL) as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Dr Kumar retired from service as Defence Secretary on October 31, 2022. As per the condition of service he may continue to this coveted constitutional position up to October 2027. Dr Kumar replaces Preety Sudan (Retd IAS: 1983: AP) who completed her tenure as UPSC Chairman on April 29, 2025.The UPSC is headed by a chairperson and can have a maximum of 10 members. The UPSC conducts civil services examination annually in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview.ALSO READ:
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Former Defence Secretary appointed as Chairman, UPSC
By IndianMandarins - 2025-05-13 19:27:00
New Delhi (13.05.2025): Under provisions of Article 316(1) of the Constitution of India The President of India on Tuesday appointed former Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar (Retd IAS: 1985: KL) as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Dr Kumar retired from service as Defence Secretary on October 31, 2022. As per the condition of service he may continue to this coveted constitutional position up to October 2027.
Dr Kumar replaces Preety Sudan (Retd IAS: 1983: AP) who completed her tenure as UPSC Chairman on April 29, 2025.
The UPSC is headed by a chairperson and can have a maximum of 10 members. The UPSC conducts civil services examination annually in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview.
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