Daljit Singh Chaudhary Appointed as Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal.

Appointments | Dated: 19 Jan 2026

Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). A 1990-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, Chaudhary was previously serving as the Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The SSB is responsible for guarding India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
  • His appointment is valid up to November 30, 2026.
  • He succeeds Rashmi Shukla, who was appointed as Maharashtra DGP.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Daljit Singh Chaudhary.
  • Role: DG SSB.
  • Mandate: Nepal/Bhutan Border.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

Correct Answer: Daljit Singh Chaudhary

🚀 Quick Recap:

About SSB

  • Motto – Service, Security and Brotherhood
  • Established – 1963