APPOINTMENTS OF INDIA - DETAILED TABLE FOR SSC GK

 

APPOINTMENTS OF INDIA 

Name of the Commission & Description	Present Head (Since When?), Eligibility, and Reason for Appointment	Previous Head	Who Appoints?	Constitutional Article
Election Commission of India (ECI) Established: 25th January 1950. A permanent, independent body responsible for administering union and state election processes in India. It ensures free and fair elections.	Shri Rajiv Kumar (Chief Election Commissioner) Since: May 2022 Eligibility: There are no prescribed qualifications in the Constitution. However, by convention, only senior civil servants are appointed. Reason: Appointed based on seniority and extensive experience in administration.	Shri Sushil Chandra	The President of India.	Article 324 This article vests the "superintendence, direction and control of elections" in the Election Commission.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Established: 1st October 1926 (as Public Service Commission), constitutional status from 26th January 1950. India's central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group B of Central services.	Dr. Manoj Soni Since: April 2022 Eligibility: The Constitution does not specify qualifications, but at least half of the members must have held office for at least 10 years under the Government of India or a state government. Reason: Appointed for his extensive experience in academia and public administration.	Shri Pradeep Kumar Joshi	The President of India.	Articles 315 to 323 These articles deal with the composition, appointment and removal of members, and the powers and functions of the UPSC.
Finance Commission A quasi-judicial body constituted by the President every five years or at such earlier time as he considers necessary. It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the States, and among the States.	Dr. Arvind Panagariya (Chairman, 16th Finance Commission) Since: December 2023 Eligibility: The Chairman is selected from people with experience in public affairs. Other members are chosen from people who have special knowledge of finance and accounts of the government, economics, or have experience in financial matters and administration.	Shri N. K. Singh (Chairman, 15th Finance Commission)	The President of India.	Article 280 This article provides for the constitution of a Finance Commission.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) The head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. It is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels—the Centre and the state.	Shri Girish Chandra Murmu Since: August 2020 Eligibility: No specific qualifications are mentioned in the Constitution. By convention, a senior civil servant is appointed. Reason: Appointed based on his long and distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service.	Shri Rajiv Mehrishi	The President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.	Article 148 This article provides for an independent office of the CAG. Articles 149-151 deal with the duties and powers of the CAG.
Attorney General for India The highest law officer in the country. He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and represents it in the Supreme Court.	Shri R. Venkataramani Since: October 2022 Eligibility: Must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Reason: Appointed for his vast experience as a senior advocate in the Supreme Court.	Shri K. K. Venugopal	The President of India.	Article 76 This article provides for the office of the Attorney General for India.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) A constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes in India. It investigates and monitors all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs.	Shri Kishor Makwana Since: March 2024 Eligibility: No specific qualifications are mentioned. The members are generally from a political or social work background with a deep understanding of the issues faced by Scheduled Castes. Reason: Appointed due to his extensive work and advocacy for the rights of Scheduled Castes.	Shri Vijay Sampla	The President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.	Article 338 This article provides for the establishment of the NCSC.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) A constitutional body established to safeguard and promote the interests of Scheduled Tribes in India.	Shri Antar Singh Arya Since: February 2024 Eligibility: Similar to the NCSC, members are chosen for their experience and work related to the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. Reason: Appointed based on his background and commitment to the upliftment of tribal communities.	Shri Harsh Chouhan	The President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.	Article 338A Inserted by the 89th Amendment Act of 2003, this article provides for a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Established to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and make recommendations to the Union and state governments.	Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Since: December 2022 Eligibility: The members, including the Chairperson, should have special knowledge in matters relating to backward classes. Reason: Appointed for his political and social experience, particularly concerning backward class issues.	Dr. Bhagwan Lal Sahni	The President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal.	Article 338B Inserted by the 102nd Amendment Act of 2018, it conferred constitutional status on the NCBC.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Established: 12th October 1993. A watchdog of human rights in the country. It inquires into complaints of violation of human rights or abetment thereof or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.	Justice Arun Kumar Mishra (Chairperson) Since: June 2021 Eligibility: The Chairperson should be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court. Reason: Appointed based on his long and distinguished judicial career.	Justice H. L. Dattu	The President of India on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament, and the Union Home Minister.	Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 The NHRC was established under this Act.
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Established: February 1964. Given statutory status in 2003. An apex Indian governmental body created to address governmental corruption. It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority.	Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava (Central Vigilance Commissioner) Since: December 2022 Eligibility: Should have held office under the Union or in a corporation established by or under a Central Act and have knowledge and experience in the matters relating to vigilance, policy making, and administration including police administration.	Shri Suresh N. Patel	The President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.	Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 This Act conferred statutory status on the CVC.
Central Information Commission (CIC) Established: 12th October 2005. The CIC is the appellate authority for those who are not satisfied with the information provided by a public authority. It ensures the implementation of the RTI Act.	Shri Heeralal Samariya (Chief Information Commissioner) Since: November 2023 Eligibility: Should be a person of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, or administration and governance.	Shri Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha	The President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.	Right to Information Act, 2005 The CIC was constituted under this Act.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Established: 1st April 1935. India's central bank and regulatory body responsible for the regulation of the Indian banking system. It is also the manager of the country's main payment systems and works to promote its economic development.	Shri Shaktikanta Das (Governor) Since: December 2018 Eligibility: The RBI Act does not specify any particular qualification. The Governor is generally a person of high standing and experience in economics or public administration. Reason: Appointed for his extensive experience as a former IAS officer in finance and economic affairs.	Dr. Urjit Patel	The Central Government.	Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 This act provides the statutory basis for the functioning of the Bank.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Established: 12th April 1988 (as a non-statutory body), given statutory powers on 30th January 1992. The regulator for the securities and commodity market in India under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance.	Ms. Madhabi Puri Buch Since: March 2022 Eligibility: The Chairman should be a person of ability, integrity, and standing who has shown capacity in dealing with problems relating to the securities market or has special knowledge or experience of law, finance, economics, accountancy, or administration. Reason: First woman chairperson and the first non-IAS chief in years, appointed for her deep experience in the capital markets.	Shri Ajay Tyagi	The Central Government via notification from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).	Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 This act established SEBI as a statutory body to protect investors' interests and regulate the securities market.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Established: 1999. An autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.	Shri Debasish Panda Since: March 2022 Eligibility: The Chairperson should be a person of ability, integrity, and standing who has knowledge or experience in life insurance, general insurance, actuarial science, finance, economics, law, accountancy, administration, or any other discipline which would, in the opinion of the Central Government, be useful to the Authority. Reason: Appointed for his long experience in the financial services sector as a former IAS officer.	Shri Subhash Chandra Khuntia	The Central Government.	Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 This act led to the formation of IRDAI to regulate the insurance sector.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Established: 20th February 1997. A statutory body set up by the Government of India to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were earlier vested in the Central Government.	Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti Since: January 2024 Eligibility: The Chairperson shall be a person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High Court. Reason: Appointed for his extensive administrative experience.	Dr. P. D. Vaghela	The Central Government.	Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 This act was enacted to create an independent regulator for the telecommunications industry.
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) Established: 1st January 2015. The premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. It replaced the Planning Commission.	Shri B. V. R. Subrahmanyam (CEO) Since: February 2023 Chairperson: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio). Eligibility (CEO): Appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure, in the rank of Secretary to the Government of India. Reason: Chosen for his extensive experience in administration and commerce.	Shri Parameswaran Iyer	The CEO and Vice-Chairperson are appointed by the Prime Minister.	Established by a resolution of the Union Cabinet. It is an executive body, not a constitutional or statutory one.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Established: 15th August 1969. The national space agency of India, operating under the Department of Space (DOS), which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India.	Shri S. Somanath (Chairman) Since: January 2022 Eligibility: Typically a distinguished scientist or engineer with extensive experience within ISRO. Reason: Appointed for his significant contributions to launch vehicle design, particularly the GSLV Mk-III, and his leadership at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.	Dr. K. Sivan	The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).	Executive Order. ISRO operates under the Department of Space, which was established by an order of the President of India.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Established: 1958. The agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, charged with the military's research and development.	Dr. Samir V. Kamat (Chairman) Since: August 2022 Eligibility: Generally, a senior scientist with a strong background in defence research and technology. Reason: Appointed based on his vast experience and significant contributions in the field of naval systems and materials.	Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy	The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).	Executive Body. Formed by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment, the Directorate of Technical Development & Production with the Defence Science Organisation.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Established: 1954. India's premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai. It is a multi-disciplinary research centre with extensive infrastructure for advanced research and development covering the entire spectrum of nuclear science, engineering and related areas.	Shri Vivek Bhasin (Director) Since: September 2023 Eligibility: A distinguished scientist from within the Department of Atomic Energy with expertise in nuclear science and engineering. Reason: Appointed for his outstanding contributions to nuclear fuel cycle and reactor engineering.	Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty	The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.	Part of the Department of Atomic Energy, which is directly under the Prime Minister.
National Security Advisor (NSA) The senior official on the National Security Council of India, and the chief adviser to the Prime Minister of India on national security policy and international affairs.	Shri Ajit Doval Since: May 2014 Eligibility: There is no fixed eligibility. The appointee is typically a highly experienced former intelligence officer, diplomat, or civil servant. Reason: Appointed for his long and distinguished career in the Indian Police Service, particularly in intelligence and counter-terrorism.	Shri Shivshankar Menon	The Prime Minister of India.	Executive Position. The post was created in 1998. The NSA's role and functions are defined by the government.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Established: 1st January 2020. The head of the Indian Armed Forces. The CDS is the single-point military adviser to the government as well as the head of the Department of Military Affairs.	General Anil Chauhan Since: September 2022 Eligibility: Can be a 4-star General, Admiral, or Air Chief Marshal. The government can also appoint a retired 3-star officer who has not attained the age of 62 years. Reason: Appointed for his extensive experience across various command, staff, and instructional appointments.	General Bipin Rawat (First CDS)	The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).	Executive Order. The post was created based on the recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee (1999).
Intelligence Bureau (IB) Established: 1887. Reorganized in 1947. India's internal intelligence agency. It is the oldest intelligence agency in the world.	Shri Tapan Deka Since: July 2022 Eligibility: The Director is chosen from the senior-most officers of the Indian Police Service. Reason: Appointed for his expertise in counter-terrorism and operational capabilities.	Shri Arvind Kumar	The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).	Executive Order. The IB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) Established: 21st September 1968. The foreign intelligence agency of India. Its primary function is gathering foreign intelligence, counter-terrorism, advising Indian policymakers, and advancing India's foreign strategic interests.	Shri Ravi Sinha Since: June 2023 Eligibility: The Secretary (Research) is traditionally an officer from the Research and Analysis Service (RAS) cadre or the Indian Police Service. Reason: Appointed for his long experience in intelligence gathering and analysis, with a focus on India's neighborhood.	Shri Samant Goel	The Prime Minister of India.	Executive Order. R&AW is under the direct command of the Prime Minister and reports to the Cabinet Secretary, who is the administrative head of the Cabinet Secretariat.

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