Senior IPS officer Sunil Kumar Jha (IPS:1993:BH), Special Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been appointed as Director General, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (14.06.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of M/o Home Affairs to appoint Mr Jha to the post for a tenure up to the date of his superannuation on January 31, 2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Jha will take charge of the post on July 1, 2025, following the retirement of incumbent Vivek Srivastava (IPS:1989:GJ) on June 30.
Sunil Kumar Jha has been serving as Special DG of CRPF since January 25, 2025.
At Legendofficers, we are committed to delivering authentic, real-time updates on critical civil services developments. The appointment of Sunil Kumar Jha IPS as Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards reflects not only an important leadership transition but also signals the strategic direction of India’s internal security and emergency response infrastructure. As one of the most respected names in the Indian Police Service, Sunil Kumar Jha’s posting will be closely watched in both administrative and security circles.
For readers who follow the top Indian bureaucracy news, this development sits alongside other major updates in central deputation postings, senior IPS transfers, and Ministry of Home Affairs appointments. Stay with Legendofficers for verified government notifications, officer reshuffle insights, and UPSC cadre movements — all brought to you with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and public trust.
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