Daljit Singh Chaudhary Age, Wiki and Bio

Daljit Singh Chaudhary

Quick Info

ProfessionIPS Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/11/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionIPS Officer

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Legislative Law

Personal Life

Zodiac SignSagittarius
HometownNew Delhi

Family

FatherSurjit Singh Chaudhary

Career

ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1990
CadreUttar Pradesh
Major Designations
  • Additional Director General (ADG) of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) (2017)
  • Special Director General (SDG) of Central Reserve Police Force
  • Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (23 January 2024 - 13 November 2025)
  • Director General (Additional Charge) of National Security Guard (NSG) (29 February 2024)
  • Director General (Additional Charge) of Border Security Force (BSF) of India (3 August 2024)
Police Medals
  • Police Medal for Gallantry (4 times)
  • Police Medal for Meritorious Service
  • President's Commendation
  • President's Medal for Distinguished Service (3 times)
  • Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal

Some Lesser Known Facts

In 2005, while serving as an SSP at Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, he managed the high-profile criminal case of Nirbhay Gujjar, who was later confronted by the UP Police Task Force.
As the SSP of Etawah, he eliminated 32 dacoits within a year and a half.
In 2017, he was instrumental as ADG in apprehending Saifullah, a self-radicalised ISIS operative.
He completed a paratrooper course in 2020 at the Army Airborne Training School and Parachute Training School in Agra.
His career includes approximately 50 encounters as of 2024.