Sujata Chaturvedi, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Bihar cadre, was sworn in as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lieutenant General Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the Commission.

Key Points:

• Sujata Chaturvedi is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre.?
• She assumed the position of UPSC member on May 1, 2025.?
• Prior to this role, she served as Secretary in the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. ?
• Her tenure as a UPSC member will last for six years or until she attains the age of 65, whichever is earlier. ?
• Chaturvedi has held significant positions, including Principal Secretary in Bihar's Finance Department and Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and 
• An academic achiever, she holds degrees in English, History, Public Administration, and a diploma in Russian language. ?
• With her appointment, the UPSC now has seven members, including the Chairperson, against its sanctioned strength of ten. ?

Sujata Chaturvedi's extensive administrative experience and contributions to public service are expected to enhance the functioning of the UPSC in selecting competent officers for India's civil services.