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Gaurav Yadav Appointed As Regular DGP Of Punjab
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News18•09-10-2026, 12:45
Gaurav Yadav Appointed As Regular DGP Of Punjab
- •Punjab government appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police.
- •Yadav previously served as the officiating DGP since July 2022 before receiving this regular appointment.
- •His name was shortlisted by the Union Public Service Commission from a panel of senior IPS officers.
- •Yadav's tenure as the head of the state police force will last for a minimum period of two years.
Key Questions Answered
The Punjab government appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the regular Director General of Police (DGP).
Gaurav Yadav was initially appointed as the officiating DGP of Punjab in July 2022.
His appointment as head of the state police force carries a minimum tenure period of two years from the date he assumes office charge.
