Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Takes Oath on January 16

Shri Vashista made and subscribed to the oath of office on 16 January 2026, before the Central Vigilance Commissioner, who was authorised by the President of India under Section 5(3) of the CVC Act, 2003.

Shri Praveen Vashista has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) following a warrant issued by the Hon’ble President of India on 12 December 2025, under Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

Shri Vashista made and subscribed to the oath of office on 16 January 2026, before the Central Vigilance Commissioner, who was authorised by the President of India under Section 5(3) of the CVC Act, 2003.

Three-Decade Career in Policing, Investigation and Internal Security

An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1991 batch, Bihar cadre, Shri Praveen Vashista brings with him over three decades of distinguished service across law enforcement, investigation, crisis response, security management and internal security.

During his career in Bihar, he served as Inspector General, Economic Offences Wing and Criminal Investigation Department, and earlier as Superintendent of Police in sensitive and challenging districts including Ranchi, Dumka and Garhwa, where he played a key role in maintaining law and order.

He has also served with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector General, gaining extensive experience in complex investigations and institutional oversight.

Key Roles in Ministry of Home Affairs

On central deputation, Shri Vashista held several critical policy and operational portfolios in the Ministry of Home Affairs, including Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary, Officer on Special Duty and Special Secretary (Internal Security), contributing to national security and governance frameworks.

Swearing-in Ceremony

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Vigilance Commission, reflecting the institutional significance of the appointment.

Statutory Tenure

Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, the Commission comprises a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners. The tenure of a Vigilance Commissioner is four years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

With his extensive experience in policing, investigation and internal security, Shri Praveen Vashista’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the integrity, vigilance and oversight framework of the Central Vigilance Commission.