**Hyderabad, July 31:** In a significant development, Preeti Sudan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1983 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Preeti Sudan brings a wealth of administrative experience to her new role.Prior to this appointment, Sudan served as a member of the UPSC, contributing her expertise to the commission’s functions. Her distinguished career includes pivotal roles such as Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, where she made notable contributions to the healthcare sector of the nation.The appointment of Preeti Sudan as the Chairperson of UPSC is expected to further enhance the commission’s commitment to conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various prestigious civil services and posts under the Government of India.