Ajay Kumar Appointed as Chairman of UPSC

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May 15, 2025

Ajay Kumar Appointed as Chairman of UPSC

Dr. Ajay Kumar, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

UPSC Chairmanship

  • The appointment is made under Article 316(1) of the Constitution of India.

Eligibility for UPSC Chairmanship

  • Appointing Authority: The President of India.
  • Tenure: Up to six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
  • A person must have:
    • Served as a member of the UPSC, or
    • Held significant experience in public service (as in the case of Dr. Ajay Kumar, a former Defence Secretary).

Also Read: UPSC Chairman List

About UPSC

  • Established: As the Public Service Commission on October 1, 1926; reconstituted as Union Public Service Commission in 1950.
  • Constitutional Status: Provided under Articles 315–323 in Part XIV of the Constitution.
  • Mandate: Recruitment to All India Services and Central Services Group A and B.

Composition of UPSC

  • Chairman + typically 9 to 11 members.
  • Members are appointed by the President of India.
  • Tenure of each member: 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
  • Conditions of service and number of members are determined by the President under Article 318.

Key Functions of UPSC

  1. Conducting Examinations for:
    • All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS)
    • Central Services (e.g., Civil Services, NDA, CDS, IFS exams)
  2. Direct Recruitment:
    • Through interviews, written tests, or a combination of both.
  3. Advisory Role to Government on:
    • Recruitment methods for various posts.
    • Promotions and transfers in civil services.
    • Disciplinary cases involving civil servants.
  4. Framing and Amending Recruitment Rules:
    • Consultation in drafting and updating rules for recruitment to government services.
  5. Handling Disciplinary Matters:
    • Including penalties, departmental inquiries, and legal cases involving misconduct by civil servants.

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