Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/01/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Bokaro Steel City, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India |
Latest News about Mukesh Singh
01/06/2026
Mukesh Singh assumed charge as the Director General of Police of Manipur. He succeeded Rajiv Singh and began leading the state police force amid ongoing security concerns.
30/05/2026
Mukesh Singh arrived in Imphal ahead of formally taking charge as Manipur’s Director General of Police. He was set to assume office on 1 June 2026 after being appointed through inter-cadre deputation from the AGMUT cadre.
22/05/2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the transfer of Mukesh Singh, then DGP of Ladakh, to Manipur on a three-year inter-cadre deputation. The move was cleared as a special case and waived the mandatory cooling-off period after central deputation.
Do you like Mukesh Singh?
You can vote only once.
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | B.Tech in Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not known |
|---|
Family
| Father | Upindra Prasad Singh |
|---|
Career
| Service | Indian Police Service (IPS) |
|---|---|
| Batch | 1996 |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Service Year | 4 September 1996 - present |
| Major Designation(s) |
|
| Police Medals |
|
Favourites
| Footballer | Kylian Mbappé |
|---|
Social Media
| https://x.com/MukeshSinghIPS |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mukesh Singh is an IPS officer of the 1996 batch belonging to the AGMUT cadre. | |
| 2. He has received several gallantry awards for his participation in counter-terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir. | |
| 3. After passing the UPSC civil services exam, Singh joined the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangana. | |
| 4. On September 4, 1996, he completed his training at SVPNPA and was allocated to the AGMUT. | |
| 5. Singh served as an SP in Pulwama during the insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir, garnering recognition for supporting Indian forces in anti-terror operations. | |
| 6. At NIA, he disrupted the foreign funding received by separatists to counter separatist activities in Kashmir. | |
| 7. As the IGP of NIA in 2018, Singh participated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India Challenge. | |
| 8. During his tenure as the IGP of Jammu Zone, Singh led an operation resulting in the elimination of militant Tahir Ahmed Bhat. | |
| 9. Following Tahir's elimination, Shopian and Kishtwar in Kashmir were declared terrorism-free. | |
| 10. In September 2023, Mukesh Singh was appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) until 2027. | |
| 11. An enthusiastic fitness advocate, Singh has participated in events like the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. | |
| 12. He enjoys playing cricket, football, and hockey. | |
| 13. In 2022, Singh initiated a program where senior JKP officers taught students various subjects in government schools, with Singh personally teaching mathematics at one school. | |
| 14. Singh occasionally consumes liquor. | |
| 15. He is the author of books such as "Curse of the Pir" (2023) and "POLICE OPERATIONS" (2015). |