Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
Latest News about Daljit Singh Chaudhary
15/03/2026
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, the retired IPS officer and former Director General of the Border Security Force, has taken charge as the Vice-Chancellor of the National Sports University in Manipur. His appointment marks a transition from a long career in policing and national security to higher education and sports administration, with a five-year tenure or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a retired Indian Police Service officer of the 1990 batch Uttar Pradesh cadre. He served as Director General of the Border Security Force of India and earlier as Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal. He has held senior positions in the Central Reserve Police Force and Uttar Pradesh Police, including Special Director General and Additional Director General (Law and Order). |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Family
| Father | Surjit Singh Chaudhary |
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Career
| Service | Indian Police Service (IPS) |
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| Batch | 1990 |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
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| Police Medals |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2005, while serving as an SSP at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, he managed the high-profile criminal case of Nirbhay Gujjar, who was later confronted by the UP Police Task Force. | |
| 2. As the SSP of Etawah, he eliminated 32 dacoits within a year and a half. | |
| 3. In 2017, he was instrumental as ADG in apprehending Saifullah, a self-radicalised ISIS operative. | |
| 4. He completed a paratrooper course in 2020 at the Army Airborne Training School and Parachute Training School in Agra. | |
| 5. His career includes approximately 50 encounters as of 2024. | |
| 6. He has been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service three times, reflecting his long and distinguished service in central paramilitary and border security forces. |