Sujata Chaturvedi Appointed As A UPSC Board Member

In a recent key administrative appointment, Ms. Sujata Chaturvedi, an accomplished civil servant with over three decades of experience, has joined the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as a Member. With a rich professional background spanning both state and central government roles—including as Secretary in the Department of Sports—her appointment is seen as a significant addition to the Commission’s expertise.

Why in the News?

On 1st May 2025, Ms. Sujata Chaturvedi, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, assumed charge as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the seniormost Member of the Commission.

Background & Career Highlights

• Belongs to the 1989 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Bihar cadre.
• Holds Postgraduate degree in History, M.Phil in Public Administration, and a Diploma in Russian language.
• Graduated in English from Nagpur University.

Key Positions Held

At the State level (Bihar)

• Principal Secretary, Department of Finance
• Commercial Tax Commissioner
• Secretary, Finance Department
• Vice Chairman, Department of Urban Development

At the Central Government

• Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
• Regional Deputy Director General, UIDAI

Major Contributions in the Department of Sports

• Hosted Khelo India Games, FIDE Chess Olympiad, and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
• Spearheaded the creation of a National Sports Repository System.
• Initiated nationwide mapping of sports facilities.
• Played a key role in the enactment of the Anti-Doping Bill, strengthening India’s stance against doping.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent in Hindi, English, Urdu, Russian, and Marathi.

Significance of Her UPSC Appointment

• Brings diverse policy experience to the Commission.
• Expected to enhance the examination system and recruitment policies for civil services.
• Her sports and administrative background may bring fresh perspectives on youth and development sectors.