The Bihar government has appointed retired IPS officer Shobha Ohatkar as the Chairperson of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), entrusting the former Director General of Home Guard and Fire Services with overseeing one of the state’s key recruitment bodies.
The appointment was notified by the General Administration Department and takes effect from the date she assumes office until further orders.
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New Responsibility After Retirement
Shobha Ohatkar retired from service on June 30, 2026, as Director General of Home Guard and Fire Services.
Following her retirement, the state government has assigned her the responsibility of heading the Bihar Staff Selection Commission, which conducts recruitment for various government posts across the state.
The appointment has been made under the provisions of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission Act, 2002.
Additional Charge Relieved
With Ohatkar’s appointment, Additional Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar Chaudhary has been relieved of the additional charge of BSSC Chairperson.
He will now continue to discharge responsibilities related to his parent department.
Veteran Officer with Administrative Experience
A senior IPS officer, Shobha Ohatkar has held several important positions during her career.
She previously served as Chairperson of the Central Selection Board and has extensive experience in police administration and recruitment-related processes.
Known for her firm administrative style, she earned the nickname “Hunter Wali” during her service.
Boost to Bihar’s Recruitment Plans
The appointment comes as the Bihar government intensifies its focus on employment generation and timely recruitment.
The state has set an ambitious target of creating one crore jobs and employment opportunities over the next five years.
With her experience in administration and recruitment, Ohatkar is expected to play a key role in strengthening the functioning of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission and expediting recruitment processes across government departments.
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