Daljit Singh Chawdhary

On 3rd August, 2024, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, Director General of Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB), assumed additional responsibilities as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF).

Daljit Singh Chawdhary, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has taken over as the Director General of the BSF in addition to his role with the SSB.
Chawdhary has 34 years of service experience, including key roles in Uttar Pradesh and central deputations since 2017, notably as ADG in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and SDG in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
He assumed the position of DG SSB on January 23, 2024, and now adds the BSF leadership role to his responsibilities.
Chawdhary is recognized for his expertise as a marksman and a qualified skydiver.
His distinguished service has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including four Police Medals for Gallantry, a Police Medal for Meritorious Service, the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal.
The BSF, under his additional charge, continues to be the largest Border Guarding Force in the country.