👩‍✈️ Who is UPSC Chairman? Find Out About the Man Here!

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Hello, I am Professor Owl🦉, and today in this blog, I am going to tell you who is UPSC exam chairman. The UPSC chairman is the head of the Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC chairman is the person who is appointed by the president of India. There have been multiple UPSC chairman(s) to date. Let’s explore them in the given blog.

👮‍♀️ Who is UPSC Chairman (Year 1926-2024)?

Below is the list of the UPSC Chairman from the Year 1926 till now.

  • Dr. Manoj Soni is the current UPSC Chairman.
UPSC Chairman List Tenure
Sir Ross Barker October 1926 – August 1932
Sir David Petrie August 1932 – 1936
Sir Eyre Gorden 1937 – 1942
Sir F. W. Robertson 1942 – 1947
H. K. Kripalani April 1, 1947 – January 13, 1949
R. N. Banerjee January 14, 1949 – May 9, 1955
N. Govindarajan May 10, 1955 – December 9, 1955
V. S. Hejmadi December 10, 1955 – December 9, 1961
B. N. Jha December 11, 1961 – February 22, 1967
K. R. Damle April 18, 1967 – March 2, 1971
Ranadhir Chandra Sarma Sarkar May 11, 1971 – February 1, 1973
Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai February 5, 1973 – February 4, 1979
M. L. Shahare February 16, 1979 – February 16, 1985
H. K. L. Capoor February 18, 1985 – March 5, 1990
J. P. Gupta March 5, 1990 – June 2, 1992
R. M. Bathew September 23, 1992 – August 23, 1996
S. J. S. Chhatwal August 23, 1996 – September 30, 1996
J. M. Qureshi September 30, 1996 – December 11, 1998
Surendra Nath December 11, 1998 – June 25, 2002
Purna Chandra Hota June 25, 2002 – September 2003
Mata Prasad September 2003 – January 2005
S. R. Hashim January 4, 2005 – April 1, 2006
Gurbachan Jagat April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
Subir Dutta June 30, 2007 – August 16, 2008
D. P. Agrawal August 16, 2008 – August 2014
Rajni Razdan August 16, 2014 – November 21, 2014
Deepak Gupta November 22, 2014 – September 20, 2016
Alka Sirohi September 21, 2016 – January 3, 2017
David R. Syiemlieh January 4, 2017 – January 21, 2018
Vinay Mittal January 22, 2018 – June 19, 2018
Arvind Saxena June 20, 2018 – August 24th, 2020
Pradeep Kumar Joshi August 25th, 2020 – April 4th 2022
Dr. Manoj Soni April 05, 2022- till date

Also Read: How to Prepare for UPSC 2024 at Home?

📃 Who is UPSC Chariman? – Roles and Responsibilities

A UPSC is the chief executive appointed by the president of India. Here are some key roles and responsibilities of a UPSC chairman.

  • To Conduct Examinations: The most prominent duty of a UPSC chairman is to set question papers, appoint the examiners, and ensure that the whole examination process is conducted with utmost integrity.
  • Recruiting Top Talent: The most important role in selecting the best candidates to serve the nation with pride. 
  • Role of an Advisory: The UPSC chairman acts as the advisor to the president and government on matters related to recruitment, appointments, and disciplinary actions.
  • Set Exam Standards: The chairman also helps to set the standards and guidelines for the examinations.
  • Communicate with Government: If required, the chairman is also required to communicate with government officials on matters including recruitment, appointments, and disciplinary actions.

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FAQs

What are the roles and responsibilities of a UPSC Chairman?

There are various roles and responsibilities of a UPSC chairman including recruiting sharp and smart brains for the nation and more. 

Who appoints a UPSC Chairman?

The President of India appoints a UPSC Chairman.

Who is the current UPSC Chairman?

Dr. Manoj Saini is the current UPSC Chairman.

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