Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Government has promoted senior IPS officer Alok Singh to the rank of Director General (DG). Singh, a 1995-batch officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Kanpur Zone.
Promotion Follows Vacancy After Neera Rawat’s Retirement
His elevation comes following the vacancy created by the retirement of Neera Rawat on April 30, 2026. She was serving as DG of UP-112 and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
As the senior-most officer of the 1995 batch in the state cadre, Singh’s promotion was widely anticipated.
Recent DG-Level Promotions in Uttar Pradesh
The development follows a series of earlier promotions in March 2026, when three IPS officers—LV Antony Dev Kumar, Prakash D, and Jai Narayan Singh—were elevated to DG rank after vacancies arose due to retirements in February 2026.
Profile: A Distinguished IPS Officer
Alok Singh is a seasoned police officer known for his leadership in counter-insurgency operations, modernization of policing systems, and administrative efficiency.
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1967
- Hometown: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Father’s Name: Chandra Pal Singh
Education:
- Science (Physics, Mathematics)
- M.A. in Economics
- MBA in Marketing & Finance
- Training: Advanced training in Italy and at Cambridge University, UK
Key Career Milestones
Counter-Insurgency Operations
In the early 2000s, Singh played a crucial role in anti-Naxalite operations in Sonbhadra, leading efforts that resulted in the dismantling of three major Naxalite area committees and recovery of looted weapons.
First Police Commissioner of Noida
In 2020, he became the first Police Commissioner of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), where he was instrumental in implementing the commissionerate system to strengthen urban policing.
Other Important Postings
Over the years, Singh has held several key positions, including:
- Inspector General (IG), Meerut Range
- Senior roles in districts like Meerut, Saharanpur, and Kanpur
- Current role as ADG, Kanpur Zone
Awards and Recognitions
Singh’s distinguished service has earned him multiple prestigious honours:
- President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (2002) for leadership in Sonbhadra operations
- President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2021)
- Utkrishta Seva Padak (2020)
- DGP’s Commendation Discs (Gold, Silver, and Platinum)
Known for Modern, People-Centric Policing
Widely regarded for his calm and professional approach, Alok Singh is known for combining grassroots policing with technology-driven solutions. His experience spans handling rural insurgency as well as complex urban crime scenarios.
Strengthening UP Police Leadership
With his elevation to DG rank, Singh is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening leadership within the Uttar Pradesh Police and addressing emerging law and order challenges across the state.
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