Vivek Joshi - Election Commisioner

Vivek Joshi appointed new Election Commissioner of India, 2025

In exercise of powers conferred by section 4 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (Act No. 49 of 2023), the President is pleased to appoint Dr Vivek Joshi, IAS (HY:1989) as Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.

Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. Last year, he was appointed as the Haryana chief secretary. Born on May 21, 1966, Joshi (58) will serve on the poll panel till 2031.

According to law, a CEC or an EC retires at 65 or can have a six-year tenure in the poll panel. Mint