Bhubaneswar, Oct 8: Former Odisha DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi today took charge as the chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) in Cuttack.
Sarangi assumed charge a day after he took voluntary retirement from the Indian Police Service (IPS), having last served as the director of the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy.
"My priority will be maintaining transparency in the conduct of examinations for recruitment to various government jobs," said the 1990-batch IPS officer.
As per the notification of General Administration, he will serve as the OPSC chairperson for six years from October 8, 2024, or until he reaches the age of 62, whichever comes first.