In a key development, senior IPS officer Shyam Bhagat Negi (IPS:1990:HP) is now almost certain to be appointed as the next full-time Director General of Police (DGP) of Himachal Pradesh. On Tuesday (July 15, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his repatriation to his parent cadre from the Cabinet Secretariat, where he is currently serving as Special Secretary (SR).
Negi’s name had been under active consideration for the post for some time. As www.legendofficers.com reported earlier on May 25, 2025, he was leading the race for the state’s top police post, with Ashok Tiwari (IPS:1993:HP) also in contention. With the Centre’s clearance for repatriation, an official announcement is now expected soon.
At present, Ashok Tiwari is holding the charge of acting DGP in the state. After the retirement of former DGP Dr. Atul Verma (IPS:1991:HP) on May 31, 2025, Tiwari was given additional charge of the DGP post along with his existing role as Director General, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau. Notably, Dr. Verma was placed on forced leave just four days before his retirement in connection with the Chief Engineer Vimal Negi case.
Shyam Bhagat Negi tops the seniority list among Himachal cadre officers and is scheduled to retire on March 31, 2026. He is followed in seniority by Anurag Garg (IPS:1993:HP), currently serving as Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB); Ashok Tiwari, currently officiating as state DGP; Rithwik Rudra (IPS:1993:HP), Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau; and Rakesh Aggarwal (IPS:1994:HP), Additional Director General in the NIA. Except for Ashok Tiwari, all others are currently on central deputation.
With his repatriation now cleared, Negi’s formal appointment is expected shortly, putting an end to weeks of speculation.
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