The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday (January 30, 2026), promoted five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers (1995 batch) of the AGMUT cadre to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), including three officers who have been granted proforma promotion while serving on Central deputation.
According to an order issued by the Ministry, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, presently serving as Director General of Police, Arunachal Pradesh, and David Lalrinsanga, currently posted in the Delhi Police as Special Commissioner of Police, Operations (PCR & Communication), with additional charge of SPUNER, have been promoted to the DGP rank in Level-16 of the pay matrix. Their promotion will take effect from February 1, 2026, or from the date they assume charge, whichever is later.
The promotions were approved by the competent authority following the recommendations of the Screening Committee meeting held on December 8, 2025.
Meanwhile, three other AGMUT cadre officers serving on Central deputation have been accorded proforma promotion to the DGP rank. These officers are Satish Shriramaji Khandare , currently serving as Additional Director General in the Border Security Force (BSF); Rajesh Kumar, currently Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF); and Tsewang Namgyal Kalon, presently Additional Director General in the BSF.
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