– Preeti Sudan appointed as new Chairperson of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), to take office on August 1, 2024
– Appointment sanctioned under Article 316A of Indian Constitution following resignation of ex-chairperson Manoj Soni
– Sudan, a member of UPSC since November 2022, will serve as Chairperson until retirement in April 2025
– Announcement made in formal letter to UPSC Secretary by Additional Secretary following approval of President
– Manoj Soni resigned for personal reasons five years before his term was scheduled to end in 2029
– Preeti Sudan brings 37 years of experience in government administration, including tenure as Union Health Secretary during COVID-19 pandemic
– Career includes significant positions in ministries of Defense and Women and Child Development, as well as consultancy with World Bank