By: Express News ServiceNew Delhi | January 17, 2026 06:10 AM IST 2 min read“He has a distinguished career spanning over three decades, serving in diverse and important areas...” the ministry said.Former Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Praveen Vashista, who took voluntary retirement on Thursday, was on Friday appointed Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. The 1991-batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre was sworn in on Friday.As per the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, the commission has a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners. The Vigilance Commissioners have a term of four years or till they reach the age of 65 years.Vashista was posted as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in December 2024 and his retirement was due in July this year. However, in an office order on Thursday, the MHA confirmed acceptance of Vashista’s voluntary retirement request by the competent authority.“The Hon’ble President of India vide warrant dated December 12, 2025, and by virtue of the power vested under Section 4 (1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 has appointed Shri Praveen Vashista as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission,” the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said in a statement on Friday.“He has a distinguished career spanning over three decades, serving in diverse and important areas…” the ministry said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Central Vigilance CommissionCentral Vigilance Commissioner