Punjab appoints Gaurav Yadav as regular DGP after long officiating tenure
On 9 October 2026, the Punjab government appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as regular Director General of Police, ending his officiating charge that began in July 2022, after UPSC empanelment and High Court scrutiny of the ad hoc arrangement.
Summary
The Punjab government on 9 October 2026 appointed Gaurav Yadav (IPS 1992) as regular DGP. He had been officiating DGP since July 2022. UPSC had shortlisted a three-officer panel including Yadav, Sharad Satya Chauhan and Harpreet Singh Sidhu. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed appointment of a regular DGP in line with Supreme Court directions on ending indefinite acting arrangements. Multiple outlets including The Indian Express and Hindustan Times reported the appointment.
Key facts
- Appointment
- Regular DGP, Punjab
- Officer
- Gaurav Yadav, IPS 1992-batch
- Date
- 9 October 2026
- Prior role
- Officiating DGP since July 2022
- UPSC panel (others)
- Sharad Satya Chauhan; Harpreet Singh Sidhu
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, who was appointed regular Director General of Police of Punjab?
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Correct answer: D — Gaurav Yadav
Gaurav Yadav, appointed regular Punjab DGP in October 2026, belongs to which IPS batch?
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Correct answer: A — 1992