– Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) effective from August 1, 2024.
– Her appointment is sanctioned under Article 316A of the Indian Constitution following the resignation of ex-chairperson Manoj Soni.
– Sudan, who has been a member of the UPSC since November 29, 2022, will serve as Chairperson until her retirement in April 2025.
– Her appointment was approved by President Droupadi Murmu and announced in a formal letter to UPSC Secretary Shashi Ranjan Kumar.
– Manoj Soni resigned for personal reasons and had been with the UPSC since 2017.
– Sudan brings 37 years of experience in government administration, including as Union Health Secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
– She has held significant positions in various ministries and internationally as a consultant for the World Bank.