Current Affairs: U.R. Sahu Becomes Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

“U.R. Sahu, former DGP of Rajasthan, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) on June 9, 2025.

Utkal Ranjan Sahu, widely known as U.R. Sahu, a seasoned IPS officer of the 1988 Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) as of June 9, 2025. The appointment was officially made by the Governor of Rajasthan, Haribhai Bagde. Sahu succeeds Sanjay Kumar Shrotriya in this prestigious role and will serve until June 2026, coinciding with his retirement age of 62.

Who is U. R. Sahu?

Utkal Ranjan Sahu (U.R. Sahu) is a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1988 batch (Rajasthan cadre), known for his service in public administration, law enforcement, and intelligence operations.

📌 In the News (June 2025)
🗓️ June 9, 2025 – U. R. Sahu was appointed as the Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) by the Rajasthan Governor Haribhai Bagde.

• 🔹 He will serve a one-year term until June 2026, coinciding with his 62nd birthday (retirement age for the post).
• 🔹 He replaced former chairman Sanjay Kumar Shrotriya.

🔍 Why is it important?

• Relevance to Civil Services Exams: The appointment of a former DGP as RPSC Chairman shows the convergence of policing experience and administrative leadership in recruitment processes.
• Public Sector Governance: His role in overseeing recruitment for civil services and academic positions in Rajasthan makes him influential in shaping the state bureaucracy.

🧩 Career Highlights

🏅 Awards

• President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service – 2016
• Police Medal for Meritorious Service – 2005 (during his tenure in Jodhpur)