New Delhi (11.01.2024): The Government of India has appointed Sheel Vardhan Singh (IPS: 1986: RJ) as Member, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). He has also served Intelligence Bureau. Singh had served as the director general of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) from November 2021 to December 2023.
Tenure of the member of UPSC is six years or until he/she attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. UPSC is headed by a chairperson and can have a maximum of 10 members.
After Singh's appointment, there exists three more vacancies of members. Singh has 37 years of distinguished service behind him. He is a seasoned intelligence expert and is known for his strategic thinking, and expertise in global security scenarios and internal security, officials said.
He has served in all theatres of national security, contributing to the highest level of intelligence gathering, analysis and national security policy formulation. Singh strengthened India's international security posture during his posting at Indian High Commission, Dhaka.
Further, Sanjay Verma (IFS: 1990), Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs has also been appointed as Member, Union Public Service Commission.
