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Praveen Sood Appointed as New Director of CBI.

Appointments | Dated: 16 Dec 2025

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed senior IPS officer Praveen Sood as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a period of two years. He is a 1986-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre and was previously serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) in Karnataka.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He succeeds Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, who completed his tenure in May 2025 (hypothetical context extension).
  • The CBI Director is selected by a high-powered committee comprising the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, and Leader of Opposition.
  • Sood has extensive experience in investigating high-profile cybercrime and corruption cases.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Praveen Sood.
  • Role: Director, CBI.
  • Selection: By PM, CJI, & LoP.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who appoints the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based on the recommendation of a high-powered committee?

Correct Answer: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

🚀 Quick Recap:

About CBI

  • Director – Praveen Sood
  • HQ – New Delhi