Praveen Vashista, a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He took oath of office on 16 January 2026, completing the three-member structure of the Commission.
- The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 mandates one Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners.
- Vigilance Commissioners serve a four-year term or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.
- Vashista’s appointment was cleared by the Prime Minister-led selection committee in December 2025.
- The appointment was formally made by President Droupadi Murmu through a warrant issued on 12 December 2025.
