New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the appointment of Ravi Shankar Chhabi (IPS: 2007: UP) as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on central deputation, according to notifications of appointments and recommendations issued on Monday by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The appointment has been cleared by the competent authority against an existing vacancy in the CRPF, in accordance with the usual terms and conditions governing central deputation.
MHA Order and Deputation Details
As per the MHA order dated January 19, 2026, Ravi Shankar Chhabi’s appointment as DIG in CRPF has received formal approval. Following this, the Uttar Pradesh government has been requested to relieve him immediately to enable him to take charge of his new assignment at the Centre.
At present, Chhabi is serving in Uttar Pradesh as DIG, Public Grievances, at the DGP Headquarters, Lucknow.
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About the Officer: Ravi Shankar Chhabi
Ravi Shankar Chhabi is a 2007-batch Regular Recruit (RR) officer of the Indian Police Service, belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Personal Background
Date of Birth: February 1, 1983
Native Place: Rohtas district, Bihar
Father’s Name: Jay Prakash N. Singh
Educational Qualifications
According to official Uttar Pradesh Police records, Ravi Shankar Chhabi has a strong academic background in the humanities:
B.A. (Honours): Economics, Sociology, and History
M.A. (Master of Arts)
His academic grounding played a key role in shaping his analytical and administrative capabilities, eventually leading to his selection into the Indian Police Service in the 2007 batch.
Current Posting in Uttar Pradesh
As of early 2025, Ravi Shankar Chhabi is posted as Inspector General / Deputy Inspector General of Public Grievances at the DGP Headquarters, Lucknow.
He was appointed to this position in June 2023, where he has been responsible for:
Public grievance redressal
Monitoring complaints against police personnel
Strengthening accountability mechanisms within the state police system
Key Professional Assignments and Career Highlights
Over his career, Chhabi has held a wide range of operational, administrative, and reform-oriented postings:
Election Duty (2024)
Served as Police Observer for the 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency during the 2024 General Elections
Oversaw counting centres and strong room security, ensuring free and fair electoral processes
DIG, Prison Administration and Reforms
Transferred to the post in January 2022
Worked on prison management, reforms, and custodial administration in Uttar Pradesh
Noida Commissionerate
Served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), gaining experience in urban policing and commissionerate systems
SP, Women Powerline–1090 (Lucknow)
Appointed in December 2019
Led one of Uttar Pradesh’s flagship women safety initiatives, handling sensitive cases related to women’s security and empowerment
- Superintendent of Police, Jaunpur
- Served as SP of Jaunpur district
Handled district-level law and order, crime control, and public safety operations
Areas of Expertise
Throughout his service, Ravi Shankar Chhabi has developed expertise across multiple domains:
- District policing
- Women’s safety and special helplines
- Prison administration and reforms
- Election security and observer duties
- Public grievance redressal and accountability systems
This diverse experience is expected to contribute significantly to his role as DIG in CRPF, India’s largest central armed police force.
Significance of the Appointment
The appointment of Ravi Shankar Chhabi to the CRPF comes at a time when the force plays a critical role in:
- Internal security
- Counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism
- Election security
- Law and order support to states
His extensive experience in field policing, administration, and reforms is likely to strengthen leadership and operational effectiveness within the CRPF.
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