Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as New CEO of UIDAI
Saurabh Vijay, a 1998-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, took charge as CEO of UIDAI on 18 May 2026. UIDAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, issues the 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Saurabh Vijay assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 18 May 2026. He is a 1998-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Maharashtra cadre and has served in several roles in the Government of India.
UIDAI works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It is the body responsible for issuing Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identification number given to residents of India.
Aadhaar is used widely for identity verification, direct benefit transfers, banking and many government services. A new CEO at UIDAI is seen as important for managing and improving India's digital identity and governance systems.
For exam aspirants, the key facts are the name of the new CEO, that UIDAI issues Aadhaar (a 12-digit number), and that UIDAI functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Key Points to Remember
- New UIDAI CEO: Saurabh Vijay (took charge 18 May 2026)
- He is a 1998-batch IAS officer, Maharashtra cadre
- UIDAI issues Aadhaar — a 12-digit unique identification number
- UIDAI works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Aadhaar supports identity verification and direct benefit transfers
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Polity & Governance — Statutory Bodies, Aadhaar), SSC CGL and Banking exams (Appointments, Current Affairs).
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