UPSC Chairman List 1926 to 2024, Tenure, Salary and Appointment

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a crucial constitutional body in India, responsible for the direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and Central Civil Services through competitive examinations. Established on 1 October 1926, the UPSC has seen a series of distinguished chairpersons who have played a vital role in shaping India’s civil services.

What is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body that comes under Article 315-323 part XIV of the constitution of India and this commission is responsible for the direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and Central Civil Services through UPSC examination. This Commission was established on 1 October 1926 as the Public Service Commission, then it was reconstituted as the Federal Public Service Commission under the Government of India Act of 1935. After the independence on 26 January 1950, it was renamed the Union Public Service Commission. This commission appointed the officers in various services within the government of India.

Current UPSC Chairman

Preeti Sudan(1983 batch IAS officer) from the Andhra Pradesh cadre previously hold the position in the Central government’s Department of Food and Public Distribution as well as in the ministries of Women and Child Development and Defence. She has also been a part of government programs including Ayushman Bharat, Beti Bachao, and Beti Padhao etc.

Term of Preeti Sudan:

 Generally, the Chairperson of the UPSC serves a term of six years or until they turn 65 whichever comes first, as of now Preeti Sudan will serve until 29 April 2025. She may resign from their position by submitting their resignation to the President of India. The President has the power to remove the Chairperson of the UPSC if the Supreme Court issues a report finding in misconduct

UPSC Chairman Pre-Independence: Federal Public Service Commission

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body that comes in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution between Articles 315 to 323. The Government of India Act of 1919 proposed the establishment of a Federal Public Service Commission. After that on the recommendations of the Lee Commission in 1924, the Federal Public Service Commission was created on 1st October 1926 under the leadership of Ross Barker. The Government of India Act of 1935 further provided for the establishment of both Central and State Public Service Commissions.

First UPSC Chairman (Post Independence)

After independence, Haribhau K. Kriplani was an Indian civil servant and the first Indian to hold the position of Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from 1 April 1947 to 13 January 1949.

Early Life and Education

• Birth: He was born on 29 March 1894 in Punjab.
• Education: Kriplani studied at Government College in Lahore and later attended the University of Cambridge, where he got a degree in Economics.

First Woman UPSC Chairman

Rose Millian Bathew was an Indian Civil Servant who was the first woman to serve as the chairperson of the Union Service Commission from 23rd September 1992 to 23rd August 1996 in India. Also, she serves as an inspiration for many women seeking to pursue careers in Public Administration roles in India.

Early Life and Education

She completed her higher education at Lady Shri Ram College for Women one of the prestigious institutions in India from where she earned a degree in Economics. Also, Bathew pursued further studies and obtained her Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi.

List of UPSC Chairman 1926 to 2024

Overview the following table to know about the UPSC chairman’s tenure.

Current UPSC Members list

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of 9 to 11 members, including the Chairman. As of now, the UPSC includes a Chairman and 6 members, all are appointed by the President of India. Below are the details about the members of the UPSC.

Salary of UPSC Chairman

The salary of the UPSC Chairman is ₹30 lakhs per year. With the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, the UPSC Chairperson now earns ₹2.5 lakh per month while other members receive ₹2.25 lakh per month.

Tenure of UPSC Chairman

The Chairman and members of the UPSC serve a term of five years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.

Qualification of UPSC Chairman

There are no such qualifications required for the UPSC Chairman. According to the Constitution of India, 50% of the members of the UPSC must have held a government office for a minimum of 10 years.

Powers and Functions

Article 320 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be the duty of the Union and the State Public Service Commissions to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and the services of the State respectively. We mentioned the following Powers and functions of the UPSC Chairman.

• The UPSC conducts examinations for appointments to the All-India Services, public services of centrally administered territories and Central services Group A and Group B. Also hold the direct recruitment through interviews, check the appointment of officers through promotion, deputation, Handle disciplinary cases related to different Civil Services and advise the Government on matters referred to the Commission by the President of India.
• The UPSC can check the requests from state governors to meet various needs of the state. It consults the government on matters related to management and presents an annual performance report to the President. This report is then submitted to both houses of Parliament.
• The role of the UPSC is advisory in nature and its recommendations are not binding on the government.
• All instances of non-acceptance of UPSC recommendations must be approved by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet, and individual ministries or departments do not have the authority to reject UPSC’s advice.

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