New Delhi, Jan 11: Former CISF chief Sheel Vardhan Singh was on Thursday appointed as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to a personnel ministry order.
Singh had served as the director general of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) from November 2021 to December 2023.
The President is pleased to appoint Singh as a member of the UPSC, the order said.
The UPSC conducts the civil services examination to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS) among others.
Sheel Vardhan Singh has 37 years of distinguished service behind him. He is a seasoned intelligence expert, known for strategic thinking, expertise in Global Security Scenario and Internal Security.
Sheel Vardhan Singh has served in all theatres of National Security, contributing to highest level Intelligence gathering, analysis and National Security policy formulation. He strengthened India’s International Security posture during his posting at Indian High Commission Dhaka.
He was awarded the President Police Medal for Meritorious Service in the year 2004 and Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service in the year 2010.
A Bachelor of Arts in English Honours, Sheel Vardhan Singh has done the prestigious West Yorkshire Command Course, UK and the National Defence College, India. He has authored two volumes of short stories and is a regular contributor to the ‘Speaking Tree’ column in The Times of India. His podcast – ‘The Dialogue Within’ brings out his unique perspectives on life and living.
Singh is an avid sportsman, passionate about literature and cultural exploration and a devoted yoga practioner.
