Educationist Manoj Soni has been sworn in as the 31st chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 16 May 2023.
Manoj Soni, who joined the commission as a member on June 28, 2017, is performing the duties of UPSC chairman with effect from April 5, 2022.
He has replaced the 30th Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi.
Prior to joining UPSC, Dr Soni studied Political Science with specialization in International Relation Studies and earned doctorate in “ Post-Cold War International Systemic Transition and Indo-US Relations” from Sardar Patel University.
He served a total of three terms as Vice-Chancellor of the M.S. University of Baroda (one term) and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujarat for two terms.
He has been the youngest-ever Vice Chancellor in independent India.
Dr Soni has earned a number of recognitions and awards and has significant publications to his credit.
