Jammu: A.K. Choudhary, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service officer, was sworn in as the new chairman of the J&K Public Service Commission on Thursday.
Choudhary (59) took the oath of office before Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhawan.
“A. K. Choudhary was sworn in as the Chairman, Public Service Commission, UT of Jammu Kashmir at a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan. He took and subscribed to the oath of office before Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha,” a statement said.
Last week, the Administration appointed Choudhary, who was holding the post of Special Director General of Police (crime), as the chairman of the PSC.
He succeeded Satish Chandra, an IAS officer, who retired on November 1, 2023, after serving for 18 months.
“The Lieutenant Governor of UT of Jammu and Kashmir is pleased to appoint A.K. Choudhary as Chairman, Public Service Commission for UT of J&K. He shall hold the position of the Chairman, PSC, until he attains the age of 62 years,” an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) said.
