U R Sahoo Appointed New Chairperson of RPSC Amid Political Criticism

U R Sahoo, a distinguished 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), as announced by Rajasthan's Raj Bhawan. The position became vacant following the completion of the previous chairman's term.

Sahoo, who previously held the position of Director General of Police, voluntarily retired from service following his new appointment. Ravi Prakash Mehrada, Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, is set to take over as the acting Director General, with a formal handover ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.

In response to his appointment, Sahoo emphasized his commitment to maintaining transparency in examinations and implementing reforms. Meanwhile, Ashok Gehlot, former Chief Minister, criticized the BJP-led government's delay in appointments within the RPSC, claiming it led to recruitment bottlenecks and youth frustration.

(With inputs from agencies.)