In a key development, the central government on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) made two significant appointments in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Senior IPS officer Praveen Kumar (IPS:1993:WB), who is currently serving as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Level-16 of the Pay Matrix.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), his appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge of the post and will continue up to September 30, 2030, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, Praveen Kumar had been holding the additional charge of Director General, BSF following the superannuation of Daljit Singh Chaudhary (IPS:1990:UP) on November 30, 2025.
Meanwhile, Haryana cadre IPS officer Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor (IPS:1990:HY), who is currently serving as Chairman, Haryana Police Housing Corporation, has been appointed as Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police in Level-17 of the Pay Matrix. He will replace Praveen Kumar.
As per the DoPT order, Kapoor’s tenure will be from the date he assumes charge of the post until October 31, 2026, the date of his retirement.
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