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.
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.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Sujata Chaturvedi Appointed As A UPSC Board Member |
| Name | Ms. Sujata Chaturvedi |
| Batch & Cadre | 1989 IAS Batch, Bihar Cadre |
| New Role | Member, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Oath Administered By | Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), Senior-most UPSC Member |
| Academic Background | English Graduate, History Postgraduate, M.Phil (Public Administration) |
| Notable Posts | Secretary (Sports), Addl. Secy (DoPT), Principal Secretary (Finance) |
| Contributions | Khelo India Games, Anti-Doping Bill, National Sports Repository |
| Language Proficiency | Hindi, English, Urdu, Russian, Marathi |
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