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IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat Biography, Education, Career, and Awards 

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The Home Affairs Ministry announced his successor, IPS officer Nalin Prabhat as the Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police on 15 August 2024. People are eager to know about Mr. Nalin Prabhat, the article covers everything you wish to know about the newly appointed SDG of J&K Police. 

IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat Biography

The current J&K Police Special Director General, R R Swain will retire on 30 September 2024, following his retirement, the Home Affairs Ministry has announced the next SDG of the J&K Police on 15 August 2024. As per the reports, Prabhat will take over the SDG responsibilities & office from R R Swain after his retirement. 

Previously, he handled the Director General of the National Security Guard office, his service ended on 15 August 2024. Nalin Prabaht hails from Himachal Pradesh, he was born on 14 March 1968 in Thungri Village, Manali. The details about his family and parents are not public. 

Prabhat is one of the highly respected officers who won many gallantry awards, he comes from the 1992 batch of IPS officers from the Andhra Pradesh cadre. His appointment as J&K police SDG reflects the government’s faith in him and his expertise that reflects from his decorated career. The government has immediately ordered his transfer from NSG to AGMUT cadre till 30 September 2024.  

Name  Nalin Prabhat
Nationality Indian
Occupation  Director General of Police (Jammu & Kashmir)
DOB 14 June 1968 
Age 56
Place of Birth  Thungri village, MAnali, HP
Previous Office Director General of NSG
NSG DG Serving period 1 May 2024 to 15 August 2024
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IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat Education

The 56-year-old IPS officer Nalin Prabhat graduated with BA honors from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, he has also completed his MA from the same college. After college, he prepared for the UPSC examination and cleared the examination to join the 1992 batch of IPS officers from Andhra Pradesh Cadre.  

After his IPS training, he joined the services on 09 Jan 1993 and served in many positions till his current appointment as SDG of J&K Police.  

IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat Career 

IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat started his government services in 1993 and till now he has distinguished track records, such as Andhra Pradesh specializing in anti-Naxal Police force, handling sensitive operations, and leading many missions to safeguard the country. 

According to reports, during his excellent career, he has held many Central or State offices and posts and served the country. Here are some positions and posts he held so far during his exceptional career:

Post Place Service Period
SP Karimnagar, AP April 98 to May 2001
SP Cuddapah, AP May 2001 to Nov 2001
SP Warangal, AP Nov 2001 to Jun 2004
DDG NDRF Jul 2004 to Jun 2005
Commandant 14, ITBP, Srinagar Oct 2004 to Jun 2005
Commandant 21 ITBP, Srinagar Jun 2005 to Nov 2005
Commandant 16 ITBP, Ladakh Nov 2005 to Dec 2006
DIG South Kashmir, CRPF Jan 2007 to Jan 2010
DIG CRPF Offices Chandigarh Range Jan 2010 to Mar 2010
Bharat Ops Range, CRPF Mar 2010 to May 2010
Chandigarh Range, CRPF May 2010 to Dec 2010
J&K Xone and Srinagar Sector, CRPF Dec 2010 to June 2012
IG ANO Maharashtra, CRPF Jun 2012 to Apr 2013
IG Kashmir Ops Sector, CRPF Apr 13 onwards
DG NSG 1 May 2024 to 15 August 2024
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IPS Officer Nalin Prabhat Awards 

Prabhat has received the following Police Gallantry awards for his exceptional service and special contributions to the protection of the country:

  • Three times Police Medal for Gallantry with 2nd bar receiver
  • Parakram Padak (Wound Medal)
  • Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak (AP)
  • Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak (J&K)
  • Police Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Police Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Police (Special Duty) Medal and Bar (J&K)

The former DG of NSG appointment came at a time when terror activities were increasing in J&K. His expertise in dealing with terror activities and familiarity with the J&K region will surely improve the situation in J&K and establish peace in the region.

Currently, the ACC (Committee of Cabinet) has approved the Home Ministry proposals to end his term as BSG Director General and transfer him to the AGMUT (Andhra Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and UT) cadre. He will take over the Special Director General of Police office in J&K after the retirement of RR Swain on 30 September 2024.

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