New Delhi, January 15, 2024: Sheel Vardhan Singh, a former IPS officer having 37 years of service, today took oath as Member of UPSC.
The oath of Office and Secrecy was administered by the UPSC Chairman Dr Manoj Soni.
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Former Director General of CISF from November 2021 to December 2023, Sheel Vardhan Singh is a seasoned Intelligence expert, known for strategic thinking, expertise in Global Security Scenario and Internal Security, sources said.
Singh has served in all theatres of National Security, contributing to highest level Intelligence gathering, analysis and National Security policy formulation. He strengthened India’s International Security posture during his posting at Indian High Commission Dhaka, they said.
He was awarded the President Police Medal for Meritorious Service in the year 2004 and Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service in the year 2010.
A Bachelor of Arts in English Honours, Sheel Vardhan Singh has done the prestigious West Yorkshire Command Course, UK and the National Defence College, India. He has authored two volumes of short stories.
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