The Odisha government has appointed retired IAS officer Manoj Kumar Mohanty as a member of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). According to an official notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Mohanty will serve a six-year term or until he reaches the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
Key Details:
- Appointment: Mohanty's appointment was made under clause (1) of Article 316 of the Constitution of India, read with Regulation 5 of the Odisha Public Service Commission (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1952.
- Background: Mohanty previously served as Additional Secretary in the General Administration & Public Grievance Department.
- Service Conditions: His service conditions will be governed by the OPSC (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1952, including amendments issued from time to time.
OPSC Members:
The Odisha Public Service Commission currently consists of six members, including:
- Chairman: Retired IPS officer Arun Sarangi
- Members:
- Professor Mihir Prasad Mishra: Principal of SCS (Autonomous) College, Puri, appointed in May 2025
- Uday Narayan Das: Director of Census Operations, appointed in May 2025
- Manoj Kumar Mohanty: Retired IAS officer, appointed on July 10, 2025
- Sarita Supakar
- Shyama Bhakta Mishra