Shri Rajendra Kumar Agrawal IRPS (2000) has been appointed as Additional Secretary – UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), under the Department of Personnel
& Training for a tenure upto the date of his superannuation on 30.09.2030 vice Shri Kumar
Sanjay Bariar IP&TA&FS (1993) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet at Joint Secretary Level (Level 14).
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency of the Government of India, entrusted with selecting officers for the All India Services, Group A, and Group B services under the Union Government. Established in 1926 and granted constitutional status under Article 315, the UPSC ensures a transparent, merit-based recruitment system that upholds the highest standards of integrity and fairness.
Headquartered in New Delhi, the Commission conducts various competitive examinations, including the Civil Services Examination, Indian Forest Service Examination, Engineering Services Examination, and Combined Defence Services Examination, among others. Each process is meticulously designed to identify talented individuals capable of contributing effectively to public administration and national development.
As a cornerstone institution within the Indian Bureaucracy, the UPSC plays a pivotal role in nurturing capable administrators who lead India’s governance machinery. Through its commitment to excellence and impartiality, the UPSC continues to strengthen the foundations of democratic governance, ensuring that public service remains a noble and merit-driven calling.
Indian Bureaucracy Network wishes Shri Rajendra Kumar Agrawal the very best.