New Delhi: The Centre has appointed senior IPS officer Ajay Kumar Yadav as Additional Director General (ADG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation, against an existing vacancy.
Yadav been appointed at Level 15 of the pay matrix. His appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge and continue until September 30, 2030, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The Home Ministry has also requested the Himachal Pradesh government to relieve him immediately so that he can take up his new assignment at the Centre.
Who Is Ajay Kumar Yadav?
Ajay Kumar Yadav is a 1996-batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the Himachal Pradesh cadre. A direct-recruit officer, he joined the IPS in September 1997 after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
He has served in both the Himachal Pradesh Police and the Central Reserve Police Force, including a previous central deputation with the CRPF.
Yadav holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics and Communication.
Previous Postings and Key Responsibilities
Yadav has held several senior assignments during his career, including:
- Inspector General, CRPF: He served as Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force during his earlier central deputation, which began in January 2018. His deputation tenure was extended in 2022.
- Additional Director General of Police (Crime), Himachal Pradesh: After returning from central deputation, he was appointed ADGP (Crime) in March 2025.
- Head of Special Task Force: Alongside his Crime portfolio, he was assigned responsibility for heading the Special Task Force in Himachal Pradesh.
- Litigation and Conviction Oversight: He was also tasked with monitoring litigation and conviction-related matters within the state police department.
His previous experience in the CRPF is particularly relevant to his latest appointment, which brings him back to the central armed police force at the ADG level.
Appointment to Continue Until September 2030
The latest appointment places Yadav in the senior leadership of the CRPF, one of India’s largest central armed police forces.
Yadav’s appointment adds another senior Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer to the leadership structure of the CRPF.
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