Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer; Chief Election Commissioner of India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Gyanesh Kumar
19/02/2025
Gyanesh Kumar took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. He assumed the role after serving as an Election Commissioner and became the first CEC appointed under the 2023 appointments law.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Serving as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India |
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| Service Cadre | Kerala cadre IAS officer |
| Batch | 1988 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BTech | Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
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| Other Studies | Business Finance at ICFAI; Environmental Economics at Harvard University |
Personal Life
| Languages | English, Hindi, Urdu |
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Career
| Current Role | Chief Election Commissioner of India |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh | |
| 2. An IIT Kanpur alumnus | |
| 3. Has served in both Kerala and central government postings |
