List of Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1950 to 2024

Since the establishment of Election Commission of India in 1950, the position of Chief Election Commissioner has seen various leaders who have played pivotal roles in safeguarding India’s democratic process. Check the complete list of Chief Election Commissioners of India from 1950 to 2024.

Akansha Arora Published On August 31st, 2024

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI), responsible for administering election processes in the country. The position has seen a variety of leaders since its establishment. In this article, we will go through a detailed list of Chief Election Commissioners from 1950 to 2024.

Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India leads the Election Commission and is crucial in managing the nation’s elections. The CEC guarantees that elections are conducted impartially, transparently, and fairly, upholding the democratic values of India. Appointed according to constitutional guidelines, the CEC plays a key role in maintaining election integrity and protecting the democratic rights of the citizens.

List of Chief Election Commissioners of India from 1950 to 2024

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India leads the Election Commission, ensuring free and fair elections across the country. Since its establishment in 1950, the position has seen various leaders who have played pivotal roles in safeguarding India’s democratic process. This list covers CECs from 1950 to 2024.

Here is the complete list of Chief Election Commissioners of India from 1950 to 2024:

Name	From	To
Sen Sukumar	21^st March 1950	19^th December 1958
K. V. K. Sundaram	20^th December 1958	30^th September 1967
S.P. Sen Verma	01^st October 1967	30^th September 1972
M.D. Nagendra Singh	01^st October 1972	06^th February 1973
T. Swaminathan	07^th February 1973	17^th June 1977
S. L. Shekhar	18^th June 1977	17^th June 1982
R.K. Trivedi	18^th June 1982	31^st December 1985
R. V. S. Peri Sastri	01^st January 1986	25^th November 1990
V. S. Ramadevi	26^th November 1990	11^th December 1990
T. N. Seshan	12^th December 1990	11^th December 1996
M.S. Gills	12th December 1996	13^th June 2001
J. M. Lyngdoh	14^th June 2001	07^th February 2004
T. S. Krishnamurthy	08^th February 2004	15^th May 2005
B. B. Tandon	16^th May 2005	29^th June 2006
N. Gopalaswamy	30^th June 2006	20^th April 2009
Navin Chawla	21^st April 2009	29^th July 2010
S. Y. Quraishi	30^th July 2010	10^th June 2012
V. S. Sampath	11^th June 2012	05^th January 2015
H. S. Brahma	16^th January 2015	18^th April 2015
M.D. Nasim Zaidi	19^th April 2015	05^th July 2017
Jyoti Achal Kumar	06^th July 2017	22^nd January 2018
Om Prakash Rawat	23^rd January 2018	01^st December 2018
Sunil Arora	02^nd December 2018	12^th April 2021
Sushil Chandra	13^th April 2021	14^th May 2022
Rajiv Kumar	15^th May 2022	Incumbent

First Chief Election Commissioner of India

Sukumar Sen, a distinguished Indian civil servant, made a lasting impact on the nation’s democratic foundation as the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. Serving from 1950 to 1958, his leadership was marked by groundbreaking efforts that established the framework for India’s electoral democracy.

Current Chief Election Commissioner of India

Shri Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, having assumed the role as the 25th CEC at the Election Commission of India. Prior to this, he served as an Election Commissioner since September 2020. During his tenure, he has overseen several key state assembly elections, including those held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.