Get the latest UPSC contact numbers for 2026, including facilitation counters, chairman's office, examination, and recruitment branches. Find official helpline numbers and email IDs for various UPSC officials and departments.
Navigating the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for inquiries related to examinations, recruitment, or general administration can often be challenging without the right contact information. This comprehensive guide provides an updated directory of key UPSC officials and branch-specific contact numbers, effective as of January 14, 2026. Whether you need to reach the Chairman’s office, a specific Joint Secretary, or a particular branch like Examination or Recruitment, this resource aims to streamline your communication with the commission, ensuring you connect with the right personnel efficiently.
General UPSC Contact Information (AS ON 14-01-2026)
For general inquiries and facilitation, the UPSC provides dedicated contact channels. Please note the operational hours for the EPABX service.
| Service | Contact Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitation Counter (Exams & Recruitments) | 23385271, 23098543, 23381125 | For Exams and Recruitments related information |
| Examination Fax No. | 23384472 | For examination-related faxes |
| EPABX (General Information) | 23098591 | From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days |
UPSC Chairman’s Office Contacts
Direct contacts for the Hon’ble Chairman and immediate support staff.
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Dr. AJAY KUMAR, Hon’ble Chairman | 23381145, chairman-upsc@gov.in |
| Shri S. K. Sahoo, JS/C (Hon’ble Chairman Office) | 23381145 |
| Shri Ashish Sharma, OSD to Hon’ble Chairman | 23381145 |
| Smt. Sudha Ramanujam, PPS | 23381145 |
Secretaries and Additional Secretaries
Key administrative contacts within UPSC.
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri SHASHI RANJAN KUMAR, Secretary | 23383802, secyoffice-upsc@gov.in |
| Shri N. R. Rao, OSD | 23383802 |
| Shri Shubham Gaur, PS | 23383802 |
| Shri PANKAJ HAZARIKA, Additional Secretary | 23383723, asph-upsc@nic.in |
| Shri Sanjay Mahani, PPS | 23383723 |
| Shri RAJENDRA KUMAR AGRAWAL, Additional Secretary | 23384688, rka-upsc@gov.in |
| Shri Rajiv Saklani, PS | 23384688 |
| Shri RAJIV KUMAR, Additional Secretary | 23070831 |
| Smt. Pooja Duggal, Sr. PPS | 23070831 |
Advisors (IT)
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri RAJESH GERA, Advisor (IT) | 23071018, advisorit-upsc@gov.in |
| Shri Sunil Bajaj, PSO | 23071018 |
| Smt. ALKA MISRA, Advisor (IT) | 23386150 |
Joint Secretaries Directory
Contacts for various Joint Secretaries overseeing different departments.
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri ANUJ KUMAR SINGH, JS (D&AC-A & Administration) | 23382001 |
| Shri APOORVA BHARADWAJ, JS (IS Wing & RECRUITMENT-II) | 23389124 |
| Shri BISWARUP DAS, JS (RECRUITMENT-I) | 23782049 |
| Ms HANSHA MISHRA, JS (AIS & P&C) | 23070392 |
| Shri HIMANSHU KUMAR, JS (Examination) | 23386793 |
| Shri KAMAL SAXENA, JS (RR & Vigilance) | 23382140 |
| Dr. PAWAN KUMAR, JS (D&AC-C & General) | 23381440 |
| Shri PRADEEP KUMAR PAL, JS (D&AC-B) | 23389158 |
| Shri SATENDER KUMAR GUPTA, JS (Exam Arrangements) | 23383052, 23381131 |
| Shri SANTOSH GOPAL AJMERA, JS (NLS, Library, DRR & Panal & Data Bank) | 23385627 |
| Shri BISHNU DUTT SHARMA, JS/C (General Infra & IT) | 23385345 |
| Shri S. K. SRIVASTAVA, JS/C (Promotion & Deputation) | 23385007 |
Directors Section
Contacts for Directors overseeing various UPSC functions.
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| SHRI DEVENDER S. UIKEY, Director (D & A C) | 23070813 |
| Shri IMRAN FARID, Director (Exam) | 23070892 |
| Shri MANOJ DEHURY, Director (Exam) | 23782051 |
| Shri NAND KISHORE KUMAR, Director (AIS) | 23383098 |
| Shri N. KUMARASWAMY, Director (Rectt) | 23073406 |
| Smt.TARUNA JANGPANGI, Director (OL) | 23387410 |
| Shri S. C. BESHRA, Director (IS Wing) | 23381056 |
| Shri SUBHASH, Director (IS Wing) | 23381558 |
Branch-wise Contact Details
Promotion & Deputation Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri S. K. SRIVASTAVA, JS/C (Promotion & Deputation) | 23385007 |
| Shri SUNIL KUMAR AGARWAL, DS | 23098546 |
| Shri RAJENDER KUMAR, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri TEJ PAL SINGH RAWAT, DS/C (Promotion & Deputation) | 23098591 |
| SHRI ADITYA NARAYAN, US | 23389462 |
| SMT ANUPMA KUMARI, US | 23385038 |
| Smt. C. LAKSHMI SRINAGESH, US | 23381406 |
| Smt. DEEPA R. KRISHNAN, US | 23070363 |
| SHRI NITESH RANJAN, US | 23098591 |
| SHRI RAKESH KUMAR SINHA, US | 23070377 |
| Smt. SAVITA BAJAJ, US | 23070363 |
| Shri S. S. NEGI, US | 23070377 |
Administration Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri ANUJ KUMAR SINGH, JS | 23382001 |
| DR. SANJEEV GUPTA, DS | 23381164 |
| SHRI SHAILESH GAUTAM, DS | 23381793 |
| SMT APARNA SRIVASTAVA, US | 23098591 |
| SHRI RAJIV NARAYAN, US | 23098591 |
| SHRI SHYAM KUMAR, US | 23098591 |
| SHRI SUBHASIS ROY, US | 23098591 |
| SHRI RAJEEV BHARADWAJ, US/C (ADMINISTRATION BRANCH) | 23384212 |
Accounts Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri A. K. MISHRA, F&BO | 23386585 |
All India Service (AIS) Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ms HANSHA MISHRA, JS (AIS) | 23070392 |
| Shri NAND KISHORE KUMAR, Director | 23383098 |
| Shri PARIMAL KARAN, DS | 23381715 |
| Shri ANUP KUMAR DEY, US | 23070048 |
| Ms ALKA BHATEJA, US | 23382724 |
| Shri BHANU JOSHI, US | 23381406 |
| Shri DEEPAK SHAW, US | 23382724 |
| Shri SANJAY KUMAR, US | 23070048 |
Examination Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri HIMANSHU KUMAR, JS | 23386793 |
| Shri SATENDER KUMAR GUPTA, JS (EA) | 23381131, 23383052 |
| Shri IMRAN FARID, Director | 23070892 |
| Shri MANOJ DEHURY, Director | 23782051 |
| Smt. KIRAN KALRA ARORA, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri MUKESH SAWHNEY, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri RAVINDRA SINGH NEGI, DS | 23384610 |
| Shri S. S. RAWAT, DS/C (EXAMINATION BRANCH) | 23070049 |
| Shri ALI IQBAL, US | 23382627 |
| Shri ANTONY PELLISSERY MATHEW, US | 23381132 |
| Shri DINESH SINGH, US | 23098591 |
| Shri JITENDRA KUMAR MANDAL, US | 23387402 |
| Shri JAGDISH CHAND, US | 23098591 |
| Shri MUKUL KUMAR GUPTA, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. N. VASANTHA, US | 23098591 |
| Shri PRADEEP TOPPO, US | 23098591 |
| Ms. PRATIBHA TOPPO, US | 23387402 |
| Shri SANJEEV THAPLIYAL, US | 23381132 |
| Shri SUSHIL KUMAR, US | 23386315 |
| Smt. UMA MENON, US | 23098591 |
| Shri ISHWAR SINGH, US/C (EXAMINATION BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri R. S. SHARMA, US/C (EXAMINATION BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Smt. RONITA BHADURY, US/C (EXAMINATION BRANCH) | 23098591 |
General Section
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Dr. PAWAN KUMAR, JS | 23381440 |
| Shri BISHNU DUTT SHARMA, JS/C (General Infra & IT) | 23385345 |
| Shri HEM RAJ ANAND, DS | 23382654 |
| Shri RAKESH KUMAR, US (G-II, Adviser Suites, CPIO for General Branch) | 23388418 |
| Shri RAVI SHANKAR, US (Staff Car Unit and Canteen) | 23382415 |
| Shri SANJAY KUMAR, US (G-I, G-IV, M&M Section, Protocol Unit, Security Section & Telephone Exchange) | 23382415 |
| Shri RAVISH JOIYA, US/C (M&M Section) | 23098591 |
Nodal Legal Section
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri SANTOSH GOPAL AJMERA, JS | 23385627 |
| Shri SHRINATH CHAUHAN, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri LAMKHOGIN HAOKIP, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. S. SRIKALA, US | 23098591 |
| Shri VIJAY KUMAR, US/C (NODAL LEGAL SECTION) | 23098591 |
Recruitment Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri BISWARUP DAS, JS | 23782049 |
| Shri APOORVA BHARADWAJ, JS | 23389124 |
| Shri N. KUMARASWAMY, Director | 23073406 |
| Shri AMRISH KUMAR, DS | 23073105 |
| Shri A. N. MISHRA, DS | 23383766 |
| Shri INDERDEEP KANDWAL, DS | 23381552 |
| Shri JAGDISH GOGIA, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri KRISHAN KUMAR SAPRA, DS | 23388294 |
| Ms NIDHI GARG, DS | 23385269 |
| Shri SANJAY KUMAR, DS | 23381552 |
| Smt. A. USHABALA, DS/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23070689 |
| Shri HARISH KUMAR, DS/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri PRADEEP KUMAR SUREKA, DS/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri RADHEY SHYAM, DS/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri VINOD KUMAR VASHISHTHA, DS/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri AJAY JOSHI, US | 23098591 |
| Shri ARUN KUMAR, US | 23387296 |
| MS CHAWNGLIENMAWI, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. GEETA SAKHUJA, US | 23383834 |
| MS. HAMSA RAVISHANKAR, US | 23387335 |
| Shri KAUSHIK CHOUDHURY, US | 23382420 |
| Shri KHALING THOMAS MARING, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. PRIYANKA KUMARI, US | 23387335 |
| Shri R. K. DUTTA, US | 23387335 |
| Shri RASHI KUMARI, US | 23387296 |
| Smt. SONU BHATIA, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. SUBHASHINI T., US | 23387335 |
| Shri HUKUM CHAND, US/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri K K ASHOKAN, US/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23387335 |
| Shri SANJIV MAMGAIN, US/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23387335 |
| Shri V R BHUSANDE, US/C (RECRUITMENT BRANCH) | 23387335 |
Recruitment Rules Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| SHRI KAMAL SAXENA, JS | 23382140 |
| Shri MAHESH YADAV, DS | 23389366 |
| Shri BAIDYANATH PRASAD, US | 23384906 |
| Shri BISHAN DASS, US | 23384906 |
| Shri NAVEEN KUMAR, US | 23385396 |
| Shri VIKASH KUMAR DUBEY, US | 23098591 |
Disciplinary & Appeal Cases (D&AC) Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri ANUJ KUMAR SINGH, JS | 23382001 |
| Dr. PAWAN KUMAR, JS | 23381440 |
| Shri PRADEEP KUMAR PAL, JS | 23389158 |
| SHRI DEVENDER S. UIKEY, Director | 23070813 |
| SMT. JAYASHREE SIVAKUMAR, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri NEERAJ KUMAR, DS | 23386197 |
| Shri RAJ KUMAR, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri RAM NARESH, DS | 23098552 |
| Shri RAM SINGH, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri SATYA PAL SINGH, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri S. NARAYANASWAMY, DS | 23098591 |
| Shri A. K. PARBHAKAR, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri AV SUNIL RAO, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri GIRISH KUMAR, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri K. SANJAYAN, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri RAM KISHAN, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri V. K. PATHAK, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri VIRENDRA SINGH, DS/C (D&AC BRANCH) | 23098591 |
| Shri GOVIND KUMAR, US | 23389078 |
| Shri HARVESH KUMAR, US | 23098591 |
| Shri KORI RAVINDRAKUMAR RAMNIHOR, US | 23098591 |
| Smt. NEETI, US | 23098591 |
| Shri VIJAY KUMAR, US | 23098591 |
| Shri VINAY KUMAR, US | 23098591 |
Policy & Coordination (P&C) Branch
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ms HANSHA MISHRA, JS | 23070392 |
| Shri S. BENJAMIN, DS | 23098537 |
| Shri DILEEP KUMAR MEENA, US | 23387358 |
| Shri PRATAP CHANDRA PURKAIT, US | 23387358 |
IS Wing
| Name & Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Shri APOORVA BHARADWAJ, JS | 23389124 |
| Shri S. C. BESHRA, Director | 23381056 |
| Shri SUBHASH, Director | 23381558 |
| Dr. SANTOSH JADHAO, Joint Director | 23098591 |
| Shri VIJAY KUMAR, Joint Director | 23098591 |
| Shri MOHAN SINGH, Joint Director | 23098591 |
| Shri VIJAY KUMAR BHASKAR, Joint Director | 23098591 |
Important Notes for Users
- The contact details provided are ‘AS ON 14-01-2026’. Users are advised to check the official UPSC website for any subsequent updates.
- The EPABX for General Information operates from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days.
- For specific exam or recruitment related queries, it is recommended to first utilize the Facilitation Counter numbers.
FAQs: UPSC Contact & Information
Q1: What are the main facilitation counter numbers for UPSC exams and recruitments?
A1: The primary facilitation counter numbers for exams and recruitments related information are 23385271, 23098543, and 23381125.
Q2: How can I contact the UPSC Chairman’s office directly?
A2: You can reach the Hon’ble Chairman’s office at 23381145 or via email at chairman-upsc@gov.in. This number is also used by immediate staff like the JS/C and OSD.
Q3: Is there a dedicated fax number for UPSC examinations?
A3: Yes, the Examination Fax No. is 23384472.
Q4: What are the working hours for general information via the UPSC EPABX?
A4: The EPABX for General Information (23098591) operates from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on working days.
Q5: How do I find contact details for the UPSC Recruitment Branch?
A5: The Recruitment Branch has several contacts listed, including Joint Secretaries Shri Biswarup Das (23782049) and Shri Apoorva Bharadwaj (23389124), and Director Shri N. Kumaraswamy (23073406), along with various Deputy Secretaries and Under Secretaries.
Q6: Are email addresses available for all UPSC officials?
A6: Email addresses are provided for some key officials, such as the Chairman (chairman-upsc@gov.in), Secretary (secyoffice-upsc@gov.in), and certain Additional Secretaries (e.g., asph-upsc@nic.in, rka-upsc@gov.in, advisorit-upsc@gov.in). For others, only telephone numbers are listed in this document.
Q7: What is the effective date of the contact numbers provided?
A7: The contact numbers provided in this document are ‘AS ON 14-01-2026’.
Q8: Where can I find information on specific exam dates, eligibility, or vacancies?
A8: This document is a contact directory and does not contain information on specific exam dates, eligibility criteria, fees, vacancies, or application/selection processes. Please refer to official UPSC examination notifications and the UPSC website for such details.