Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor

Indian Police Services (IPS) Officer

Indian Jind, Haryana, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Police Services (IPS) Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth21/10/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceJind, Haryana, India

Latest News about Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor

15/01/2026

Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor was appointed Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), replacing Praveen Kumar. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and is valid until his superannuation on 31/10/2026. This moved him from Haryana police leadership to command of a Central Armed Police Force responsible for guarding the border with China.

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Bio/Wiki

Other nameShatrujeet Kapur

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra (1983-1988)
  • National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai (Passed in 1990)
Educational QualificationBachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Mechanical Engineering

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseBharti Kapur
Parents
MotherVinod Kapur
SiblingsJoginder Kapur
Other Relatives
GrandmotherKesara Devi Kapoor (Passed away in 1989)

Family

MotherVinod Kapur
SiblingsJoginder Kapur
SpouseBharti Kapur

Career

CadreHaryana
Batch1990
Career Postings
  • Passed UPSC examination
  • Underwent training in the 44 RR batch at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad as a 1990-batch Haryana cadre officer
  • Appointed as an Indian Police Services (IPS) Officer
  • Appointed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Gurugram. Later appointed as ASP in Hisar
  • Appointed as District Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Bhiwani
  • Served as DSP- Highway Patrol and Road Safety of Karnal
  • Served in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo
  • Served as Superintendent of Police (SP), Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the anti-corruption and economic offences divisions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
  • Promoted to Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)
  • Promoted to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) level
  • Promoted to Inspector General (IG) grade
  • Served as Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Hisar and Rewari, and Police Commissioner of Faridabad
  • Promoted to Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) level
  • Serving as CID Chief; appointed as ADGP Crime on 13 April 2016 due to the Jat Quota protests
  • Served as Director of Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited, Haryana Roadways Engineering Corporation, Gurgaon, and Saur Urja Nigam Haryana Limited
  • Promoted to Director General of Police (DGP)
  • Appointed as Director General of Prisons (DG-Prisons) of Haryana, with an additional charge of principal secretary (transport)
  • Appointed as Director General (DG) of the State Vigilance Bureau (Anti Corruption Bureau)
  • Empanelled for DG/DG Eq level posts at the Centre
  • Appointed as Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana for a minimum tenure of 2 years
  • Date of superannuation (retirement): 31/10/2026
  • Appointed as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in January 2026
  • Joined the Indian Police Service on 16 September 1991
  • Appointed as Additional Superintendent of Police in Sirsa, Kurukshetra, and Hisar
  • Appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bhiwani (1995)
  • Served as SP for Highway Patrol and Road Safety in Karnal
  • Appointed as ADGP Crime on 13 April 2016 during Jat Quota protests
  • Appointed as Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana on 16 August 2023 for a minimum tenure of 2 years
  • Relieved from DGP duties on 14 December 2024 and appointed as Chairman of Haryana Police Housing Corporation
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • UNPKM (United Nations Peace Keeping Medal) with BAR 2001
  • President's Police Medal (PM) in 2006
  • Distinguished Alumni Award by National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai in 2018

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor is an IPS officer from the 1990 Haryana cadre.
2. He was appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana in August 2023.
3. Kapoor became an IPS Officer in 1990 after completing his formal education.
4. He has served in various positions as an IPS Officer for over 3 decades.
5. Kapoor is not active on social media and does not share personal photos.
6. He is considered a close ally of Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar.
7. Kapoor also maintains strong ties with Anil Vij, the Home Minister of Haryana.
8. Kapoor became an IPS Officer in 1991 after completing his formal education.
9. He is known for his anti-corruption focus and reputation for discipline, efficiency, and accountability.
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