Govt appoints IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari as new CBSE chairperson

The Union government has appointed Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001‑batch AGMUT‑cadre Indian Administrative Service officer, as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The appointment places Bhandari in the rank and pay of an Additional Secretary to the Union government. In addition, the post of CBSE chairperson has been temporarily upgraded, reflecting an administrative elevation of the role. The decision aligns with the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of the nation's primary school examination board. No further details on the tenure or specific responsibilities have been disclosed. Bhandari’s background in the IAS and his experience in the AGMUT cadre are expected to inform his leadership of the board. What to watch: policy changes at CBSE under the new chairperson’s tenure.

Editor's note: The article accurately reflects the provided source information regarding the appointment.

This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: Business Standard