The present Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is Gyanesh Kumar.

Who is Gyanesh Kumar?

  • Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988‑batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre and was earlier serving as an Election Commissioner before being elevated to CEC.
  • He took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on 19 February 2025 , succeeding Rajiv Kumar.

Term and key details

  • His term as CEC is scheduled to run till 26 January 2029 , which means he will oversee several major elections, including multiple state Assembly polls in 2026 and preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
  • His appointment was made under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 , which changed the selection panel for the CEC.

Quick snapshot

Detail| Information
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Name| Gyanesh Kumar 13
Designation| 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India 39
Took office as CEC| 19 February 2025 379
Expected term end| 26 January 2029 15
Previous role| Election Commissioner (since March 2024) 17

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