Overview
- The appointment was issued via a circular by special secretary Girijesh Kumar Tyagi under Section-4 of the 2025 amendment ordinance.
- Kumar will serve for three years from the date of appointment or until he turns 65, whichever is earlier.
- The chair post had been vacant since Prof Kirti Pandey resigned on September 22, after which applications were invited through December 10.
- UPESSC centralizes recruitment for teachers across government and aided institutions, runs UPTET, and handles hiring for ITIs and Atal Residential Schools.
- A 1990-batch IPS officer who retired as acting UP DGP on May 31, Kumar said his priority is ensuring transparency to rebuild trust among aspirants.