Who Runs CBSE? All About Organisation Structure, Department Heads, People Involved | India News
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Heads are likely to roll in the CBSE as the Ministry of Education intensifies its scrutiny of alleged irregularities within the board.
CBSE functions under the overall supervision of the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education. (File Photo)
As CBSE grapples with scrutiny over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, triggered by allegations of answer-sheet mismatches, blurred scans, portal glitches and concerns over the tender process, the spotlight has shifted to the officials responsible for running India’s largest school board.
Heads are likely to roll in the CBSE as the Ministry of Education intensifies its scrutiny of alleged irregularities within the board.
Explanations offered by CBSE on the tender-related issue have reportedly failed to satisfy the ministry, with accountability now expected to be fixed at multiple levels, according to The Times of India.
Who Runs CBSE?
Here’s a look at the key figures who oversee examinations, academics, affiliations, technology, training and administration within CBSE.
Rahul Singh – Chairman, CBSE
The Chairman is the chief executive of CBSE and oversees the board’s overall functioning, policy implementation, examinations, affiliations, academics, and administration. Rahul Singh, an IAS officer, currently heads the board.
Himanshu Gupta – Secretary
The Secretary is CBSE’s chief administrative officer and handles administration, finance, affiliations, legal matters, audit, and public relations.
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj – Controller of Examinations
Perhaps the most visible CBSE official during board exam season, the Controller of Examinations oversees Class 10 and 12 board exams, result processing, evaluation systems, and examination administration across the country.
Dr. Praggya M. Singh – Director (Academics)
Heads curriculum development, academic reforms, learning frameworks, and subject-related policy initiatives.
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Dr. Biswajit Saha – Director (Skill Education)
Leads CBSE’s vocational and skill education programmes, including industry-linked courses introduced in schools.
Manoj Kumar Srivastava – Director (Training)
Responsible for teacher training, capacity-building programmes, and professional development initiatives for educators.
I Margaret Catherine – Director (IT & Projects)
Oversees CBSE’s digital infrastructure, examination technology, online services, and technology-driven projects.
Jaiprakash Chaturvedi – Director (Affiliation)
Handles school affiliation matters, compliance requirements, inspections, and recognition processes.
J K Yadav – Director, CTET
Leads the administration of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), one of India’s largest teacher recruitment examinations.
Sanjib Das – Director (Professional Examinations)
Heads professional examination-related functions managed by the board.
Vivek Kumar Singh – Chief Vigilance Officer
Responsible for vigilance, integrity, and anti-corruption oversight within CBSE’s functioning.
How CBSE Is Structured
Under CBSE’s administrative setup, the Chairman is assisted by multiple heads of departments, including the Secretary, Controller of Examinations, Directors for Academics, Training, IT, Skill Education, Professional Examinations, and regional offices.
The board functions under the overall supervision of the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
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