Overview
- Alok Raj, a 1989-batch former IPS officer, confirmed he submitted his resignation to the General Administration Department citing personal reasons.
- He assumed charge as Bihar Staff Selection Commission chairman on January 1 under a government order for a five-year term or until age 65.
- The Bihar government has not announced acceptance of the resignation or named a successor, raising uncertainty for upcoming exams, pending results, and recruitments.
- Raj earlier served briefly as Bihar DGP before Vinay Kumar took over and most recently headed the Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation.
- Officials have indicated no confirmed controversy behind the decision, though the abrupt vacancy has drawn attention in administrative and political circles.