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The Government of India recently appointed ________ as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in late 2024.
Preeti Sudan
Manoj Soni
Sanjay Varma
Smita Nagaraj
Preeti Sudan
Dr. Ajay Kumar assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 15, 2025.
The office of the UPSC Chairperson underwent a leadership transition in 2025 following the completion of Preeti Sudan's tenure. Dr. Ajay Kumar, a retired 1985-batch IAS officer and former Defence Secretary, was appointed by the President of India under Article 316 of the Constitution. This role is critical as it oversees the recruitment process for the All India Services and Group A and B central services. The appointment follows established constitutional protocols for ensuring the neutrality and integrity of the examination body.
The Union Public Service Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. Its members and the Chairperson are appointed by the President and serve a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Current Chairperson: Dr. Ajay Kumar (since May 15, 2025)
Constitutional Article: 315-323
Predecessor: Preeti Sudan (Term ended April 29, 2025)
Appointment Authority: President of India
A is correct тАФ While the question mentions Preeti Sudan, as of 2026, the incumbent UPSCChairperson is Dr. Ajay Kumar who succeeded her.
Remember that UPSC is a constitutional body (Article 315) whereas the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is a non-constitutional body under the Ministry of Finance.