Government of India Promotes Shri Ashok Samyal to IG, CRPF
||Black and White Digital News ||
||Parvinder Singh 07, February 2026||
JAMMU:Ashok Samyal, a distinguished officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a proud son of the soil from Jammu, has been promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG). The promotion was approved by the Government of India and the rank was formally conferred during a ceremonial pipping by the Director General, CRPF, in New Delhi.
Hailing from Village Gho Brahamana, Vijaypur, in District Samba of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Samyal is the son of Shri Mani Ram Samyal. With an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, his journey from rural Jammu to the senior leadership of the nation’s largest central armed police force stands as a testament to dedication, discipline, and perseverance.
Shri Samyal joined the CRPF on 04 February 1991 and has since served in some of the most challenging internal security environments in the country. His operational experience includes postings in Punjab during the militancy period, Jammu & Kashmir, and Left Wing Extremism–affected areas. Over the years, he has held a wide range of command, training, and staff appointments across India, contributing significantly to operational effectiveness and institutional strengthening.
A substantial part of his career has been devoted to training and capacity building. He served as Principal of the Central Training College (CTC), Neemuch, and the Recruit Training Centre (RTC), Neemuch, and had the rare distinction of being the last Principal of CTC Neemuch in the rank of Deputy Inspector General. Under his leadership, RTC Neemuch achieved first position at the All-India level, earning him the Union Home Minister’s Disc and a Commendation Letter. He also played a key role in raising the first Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorism (CIAT) School of CRPF at Udharbond, Silchar, significantly enhancing the Force’s counter-insurgency training capabilities.
His exemplary service has been recognised with several prestigious honours, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2025 and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2014. In addition, he has received Bronze, Silver, and Gold Discs from the Director General, CRPF, along with multiple Commendation Discs and Letters from the Director General, CRPF, and the Union Home Minister, reflecting sustained professional excellence throughout his career.
Beyond his operational and administrative achievements, Shri Samyal is also a trained mountaineer. He was a member of the 1st Indigenous CRPF Mountain Expedition and successfully summited Jogin Peak in the Himalayas, exemplifying courage, endurance, and leadership beyond the call of duty.
From an early age, Shri Samyal showed a keen interest in sports and extracurricular activities. During his school years, he actively participated in sports, NCC, and cultural programmes, competed in the All-India School Games, took part in Republic Day Parade–related activities, and earned the prestigious ‘C’ Certificate of NCC. These formative experiences played a vital role in shaping his disciplined, balanced, and people-centric leadership style.
He completed his schooling from SRMLHS School, graduation from SPRM College of Commerce, Jammu, and also pursued studies in the Law Department of Jammu University.
Presently posted in Delhi, Shri Ashok Samyal has consistently acknowledged that the love, affection, blessings, and unwavering support of the people of Jammu—particularly those from his native village—have been a constant source of strength and inspiration, motivating him to continue serving the nation with dedication and integrity.
The promotion has been widely welcomed across Jammu & Kashmir, with people expressing pride in his achievement and viewing it as a source of inspiration for the youth of the region.
