Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

Mandeep K Bhandari was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in September 2026. He is a 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre. He was appointed to the CBSE Chairperson post in the rank and pay of an Additional Secretary to the Union Government. The appointment followed several administrative changes within CBSE during 2026. CBSE is a national-level educational institution responsible for school examinations, school affiliations, curriculum development, teacher training, and other academic functions in India and abroad.