Daljit Singh Chawdhary, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, took charge as the director general of Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday. Chawdhary is currently director general of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). “Assignment of additional charge of the post of DG, BSF to Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS(UP: 90), DG, SSB upon repatriation of Shri Nitin Agarwal, IPS (KL:89) till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a notification on Saturday.
A BSF spokesman said Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS Director General SSB took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Force, the largest Border Guarding Force of the world.
He is a 1990 batch officer of Indian Police Service, Uttar Pradesh cadre.
In his 34 years of service, Singh has served in different capacities in Uttar Pradesh and also has the privilege of serving on Central Deputation since 2017, as ADG in ITBP and as SDG in CRPF. He assumed the charge of DG SSB on 23rd Jan 2024.
Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS is a renowned marksman and qualified skydiver. He has been awarded 4 Police Medals for Gallantry, Police Medal for Meritorious Service, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal.
