The Central government has approved the appointment of Smt. Binita Thakur (IPS:1996:RJ) as Additional Director General (ADG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, she will take charge at Level-15 of the pay matrix against an existing vacancy, on the usual terms and conditions of the IPS Tenure Policy. The ministry has directed that the senior Rajasthan cadre officer be relieved immediately from her present responsibilities to enable her to assume the new role at the Centre.
The CISF, a Central Armed Police Force under the Union Home Ministry, is responsible for protecting critical infrastructure, airports, nuclear installations, and major industrial units across India.
A Career of Firsts and Leadership
Early District Leadership
After completing her IPS training, Binita Thakur began as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Karauli and Baran districts of Rajasthan. She gained recognition for her decisive operations against dacoits, drug mafias, and the notorious Pardhi gang. She also handled farmers’ protests in Hanumangarh–Sri Ganganagar and exposed an international arms license racket.
SPG Pioneer
In 2009, she created history as the first woman IPS officer posted to the Special Protection Group (SPG)—the elite security unit responsible for safeguarding the Prime Minister.
Central Deputation & CBI Roles
Her central deputation included key roles in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as SP and DIG. She later served as Private Secretary to Union Minister Smriti Irani in the Ministry of Human Resource Development from 2014 to 2016.
Awards & State Promotions
On August 14, 2024, she was awarded the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service. In 2021, she was promoted from IG (Udaipur Range) to Additional Director General in Rajasthan Police.
The Road to CISF Leadership
Her appointment as ADG in the CISF marks another milestone in a career defined by operational excellence, pioneering achievements, and cross-sectoral leadership. Known for her meticulous approach and on-ground decisiveness, she is expected to bring a strong operational focus to the force’s security responsibilities nationwide.
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