Praveen Vashista sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in the CVC
Praveen Vashista, a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, took oath as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission on 16 January 2026.
Summary
Praveen Vashista, a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, took oath as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on 16 January 2026 before the Central Vigilance Commissioner. The President had appointed him by warrant dated 12 December 2025 under Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. Vashista has served as SP and DIG in the CBI and as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry. The CVC Act provides for a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners, and a Vigilance Commissioner's tenure is four years or until age 65.
Key facts
- Appointee
- Praveen Vashista, IPS (Bihar cadre, 1991 batch)
- Post
- Vigilance Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commission
- Oath
- 16 January 2026, before the Central Vigilance Commissioner
- Appointment
- Presidential warrant of 12 December 2025, Section 4(1), CVC Act 2003
- CVC composition
- One Central Vigilance Commissioner + two Vigilance Commissioners
- Tenure
- Four years or until age 65
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Praveen Vashista, who took oath as Vigilance Commissioner in the CVC on 16 January 2026, belongs to which service and cadre?
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Correct answer: A — IPS, Bihar cadre
PIB (DoPT): Praveen Vashista is an IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, 1991 batch.
Under which section of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 does the President appoint a Vigilance Commissioner?
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Correct answer: B — Section 4(1)
PIB (DoPT): the President appointed Praveen Vashista under Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003. Section 5(3) relates to the oath before the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Consider the following statements about the Central Vigilance Commission under the CVC Act, 2003: 1. It consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners. 2. A Vigilance Commissioner holds office for four years or until the age of 65 years. 3. A Vigilance Commissioner takes oath before the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (DoPT): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Praveen Vashista took oath before the Central Vigilance Commissioner, authorised by the President under Section 5(3).