Chairman of UPSC :Dr.

Manoj Soni-

 Educational Journey:
 Doctorate in Political Science with a focus on International Relations
Studies
 Conducted pioneering research on "Post-Cold War International
Systemic Transition and Indo-U.S. Relations" from 1992 to 1995
 Dissertation published as "Understanding the Global Political
Earthquake" by Ashgate Publishing Limited, UK in 1998
 Professional Achievements:
 Served as Vice-Chancellor:
 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2005-2008)
 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (2009-2015)
 Teaching Experience:
 Taught International Relations at Sardar Patel University, Vallabh
Vidyanagar (1991-2016, excluding Vice-Chancellor terms)
 Honors and Awards:
 Honorary Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
(2013)
 World Education Congress Global Award for Distance Learning
Leadership (2015)
 Board Memberships:
 Served on Boards of Governors of several higher education and
public administration institutions
 Legislative Contribution:
 Member of a quasi-judicial body regulating fee structures of un-
aided professional institutions in Gujarat

Member of UPSC: Dr. Dinesh Dasa

 Educational Background:
 M.Sc. in Agroforestry from Gujarat Agricultural University, Navsari
 Sustainable Development from Gujarat National Law University,
Gandhinagar
 Career Path:
 Tenure at GPSC:
 Member for 10 months
 Chairman from Feb 1, 2016, to Jan 31, 2022
 Introduced pioneering administrative and technological reforms
  Contributions at GPSC:
 Member of Standing Committee of All India Public Service
Commissions
 Headed committees for uniformity in Civil Service Examination
patterns
 Report submission at the 20th National Conference of PSCs in
Goa (2018)
 Professional Experience:
 Early Career:
 Started at Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
 Academic Roles:
 Member of academic/research bodies, Academic Councils, and
Board of Studies
 Services at South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, and
University of Jamnagar
 Involved in the Selection and Appointment of Kaushalya - the
Skill University, Ahmedabad
 Contribution to the Implementation of National Education Policy
 Leadership Roles:
 Director of Gujarat Tourism before GPSC tenure
 Chaired and served on the Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor
appointments
 Recognized expertise in Governance Strengthening Interventions
 Noteworthy Engagements:
 Presented on "Policy Interventions to Strengthen Governance" at NCGG
Capacity Building Programs
 Regular speaker on governance policies and strategies

Member of UPSC: Smt. Preeti Sudan

 Background:
 IAS Officer of 1983 batch from Andhra Pradesh cadre
 Retired as Union Health Secretary in July 2020
 Experience:
 Nearly 37 years of experience in Government Administration
 Roles:
 Union Health Secretary for 3 years, including handling the
COVID-19 pandemic
  Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution
 Services in Women & Child Development and Defence Ministries
 Various roles in State Administration including Finance &
Planning, Disaster Management, Tourism, and Agriculture
 Education:
 M. Phil in Economics & M.Sc. in Social Policy and Planning from LSE
 Contributions and Initiatives:
 Notable Contributions:
 Initiation of flagship programs: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and
Ayushman Bharat
 Significant legislation: National Medical Commission, Allied
Health Professionals Commission, and ban of E-cigarettes
 Professional Engagements:
 Consultant with World Bank
 Chair of COP-8 of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
 Vice Chair of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
 Chair of Global Digital Health Partnership
 Member of WHO’s Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and
Response
 Current Role:
 Joined as Member, Union Public Service Commission on 29.11.2022

Member of UPSC: Ms. Suman Sharma

 Background:
 Born on July 30th, 1967
 Holds a Post Graduate degree (Bronze Medalist) in Organic Chemistry
from Meerut University, Uttar Pradesh
 Holds an M.B.A. degree from the University of Hull, United Kingdom
 Education:
 Attended courses on Budget Forecasting in Duke University, North
Carolina, USA
 Management Courses in MDI, Gurugram, IIM, Bangalore, and IBFD,
Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Professional Career:
 Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Officer since 1990
 Involved in International Taxation and Transfer Pricing within the
Income Tax Department and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
  Outside cadre roles:
 Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of
Commerce, New Delhi
 Instrumental in formulating the New Foreign Trade Policy
 Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI),
under Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
 Witnessed significant growth and achieved 'Mini Ratna'
status
 Member of various committees for policy reforms in the power
sector
 Positions Held:
 Member of Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management,
Tiruchirappalli
 Current Role:
 Joined as a full-time Member, Union Public Service Commission on
25.05.2023

Member of UPSC: Shri Bidyut B. Swain

 Background:
 Joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1988 in the Gujarat Cadre
 Service in Gujarat:
 Served the Government of Gujarat between 1989 and 2018
 Held various crucial positions including CEO of Gujarat Infrastructure
Development Board, Secretary of Primary Education, Industries
Commissioner, VC & MD of Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation, and Chief Electoral Officer of Gujarat State
 Government of India (2018 onwards):
 Joined the Government of India in 2018 as Additional Secretary in the
Department of Commerce
 Responsibilities included handling Special Economic Zones, Trade
negotiations with CIS Countries, Export Insurance, Chairperson of
Kimberley Protocol, and Commissioner General of India at World Expo-
Dubai
 Promoted as Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce in
2020, overseeing Trade Policy Division, CIS & OCEANIA Divisions, and
Director General of Trade Remedies
 Ministry Positions:
 Posted as Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises from January 2021 to May 2023
 Education:
 Holds an MA degree in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi
 Holds a Masters in Public Policy & Management from The Institute of
Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands
 Interests:
 Enjoys collecting Autographed Books and Contemporary Indian Art

Member of UPSC: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla

 Military Service:
 Over four decades of service in the Indian Army
 Commanded an Infantry Brigade in Counter Insurgency Operations
 Led the Baramulla Division along the Line of Control in the Kashmir
Valley
 Commanded a Pivot Corps along the Western Borders
 Completed courses at Defence Services Staff College, College of
Defence Management, and National Defence College
 Roles and Responsibilities:
 Served at Military Operations Directorate, dealing with Doctrines /
Force Structuring
 Director General, Perspective Planning focusing on Military Futures and
Force Modernisation
 Commandant of the Army War College
 Contributions and Achievements:
 Authored nearly 70 articles/publications and participated in numerous
talks/seminars
 Served as the 22nd General Officer Commanding-In-Chief of the Army's
Training Command (ARTRAC)
 Contributed to India’s Strategic-Military Futures, Technological
Innovation, Professional Military Education, Capacity Building,
Operational Poise, and Civil-Military Fusion
 Received the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021 for
exceptional service
 Appointment as Member UPSC:
 Appointed as 'Member UPSC' from July 18, 2022, by the Honourable
President
 Member of UPSC: Mr. Rajiv Nayan Choubey

Personal Details:
 Born: January 28, 1959, in Patna, India
 Education:
 Postgraduate in Physics from St. Stephens College, New Delhi
 Masters Degree in Social Policy & Planning from London School
of Economics, UK
 Career Highlights:
 Joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1981, allocated to Tamil
Nadu Cadre
 Served in various roles in Tamil Nadu from 1981 to 1998, including:
 Collector of Kanyakumari and Madurai
 Executive Director of Industrial Development Corporation of
Tamil Nadu
 Secretary, Finance Department
 Joined Government of India in 1998 as Director, later promoted as Joint
Secretary in Ministry of Finance for seven years
 Served as Principal Advisor in Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
and as Development Commissioner (Handlooms)
 Appointed Director General of Hydrocarbons under Ministry of
Petroleum
 Moved to Ministry of Power as Additional Secretary, later promoted to
Special Secretary
 Appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation on June 5, 2015,
brought reforms and drafted New Civil Aviation Policy
 Retired from the Ministry of Civil Aviation on January 31, 2019
 Immediately appointed as full-time Member of the Union Public Service
Commission from February 1, 2019