The Uttar Pradesh IPS cadre has achieved a rare and remarkable milestone—five of its officers are now heading some of the most significant central paramilitary and elite forces in India. The latest in this lineup is Sanjay Singhal (IPS:1993:UP), who has been appointed as the next Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared Singhal’s elevation on July 29. He is currently serving as Special Director General in the Border Security Force (BSF) and is scheduled to assume charge on September 1, a day after incumbent Amrit Mohan Prasad (IPS:1989:OR) retires.
Singhal will serve as DG, SSB, until December 31, 2028, the date of his retirement, or until further orders—whichever is earlier.
With this appointment, the UP cadre now boasts leadership in five prominent national forces:
- Alok Sharma (IPS:1991:UP) – Director General, Special Protection Group (SPG)
- Piyush Anand (IPS:1991:UP) – Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- Safi Ahsan Rizvi (IPS:1990:UP) – Director General, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- Daljeet Chaudhary (IPS:1990:UP) – Director General, Border Security Force (BSF)
- Sanjay Singhal (IPS:1993:UP) – Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
This feat is both a personal accolade for the officers involved and a collective triumph for the Uttar Pradesh cadre. The presence of five DG-rank officers from a single cadre in central command positions reflects the cadre’s deep reservoir of talent, professionalism, and leadership.
Such representation at the national level has been seen after many years, and it’s being viewed as a resounding testament to the strength and credibility of the UP IPS cadre within the Indian Police Service.
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