IPS Arun Sarangi has applied for voluntary retirement (VRS) after recently being appointed as the chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Previously, he served as the in-charge DGP of Odisha from December 31, 2023, to August 16, 2024, successfully managing the 2024 general assembly elections and the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. The 1990-batch IPS officer confirmed his decision for VRS in a recent interview. Governor Raghubar Das appointed him as OPSC chairman for a term of six years, effective September 27, as per the General Administration and Public Grievance Department’s notification.
