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Assam Appoints Retired IAS Officer Prabhati Thaosen as APSC Chairperson

The move signals a push for greater transparency in state recruitment.

Overview

  • The Assam government said the appointment took effect on November 5, 2025.
  • Thaosen is a 1990-batch IAS officer who earlier served as Secretary in the Border Protection and Development Department.
  • She succeeds retired IAS officer Deboraj Upadhyaya, who had led the commission since January 7, 2025.
  • Administrative and academic observers have welcomed the leadership change, according to local reporting.
  • Reports say her tenure is expected to emphasize transparency, accountability, efficiency and merit-based hiring at the commission.