Pradeep Kumar Joshi has been appointed the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts the civil services examination to select the country’s bureaucrats and diplomats.
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Joshi is currently a member in the Commission. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Arvind Saxena, the outgoing chairman of the UPSC.
He joined the Commission as Member in 2015. Prior to joining the Commission, he held the post of Chairman, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission and Chairman, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.
He also served as Director, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA).
UPSC is India’s central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group B of Central services.
As per Article 316, the Chairman and other members of UPSC shall be appointed by the President.
A member of a UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
As per Article 319, a person who holds office as Chairman shall, on the expiration of his term of office, be ineligible for re-appointment to that office.
