Union Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi (IAS: 1989: BH) has been appointed as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by the President of India under Article 316(1) of the Constitution. She is currently scheduled to superannuate on 30 June 2025.
Appointed nearly two months before retirement, Chaturvedi brings with her a rich administrative background. Prior to her current role as Union Sports Secretary, she served as Additional Secretary (Establishment) in the Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T). She has also held significant positions in her parent cadre Bihar, including Principal Secretary (Finance), and served as Deputy Director General at UIDAI.
As per Article 316(2) of the Constitution, her tenure as a UPSC member will be six years from the date she assumes office, or until she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The terms and conditions of service are governed by the UPSC (Members) Regulations, 1969, as amended from time to time.
The UPSC is headed by a Chairperson and can have up to 10 Members.