Punjab Govt Clears Police Promotions: Sandeep Goel Elevated to DIG Rank

January 2, 2026

Chandigarh: The Punjab Government’s Home Affairs Department announced major promotions in the Punjab Police on Friday. According to the official order, several officers have been promoted to the ranks of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Inspector General of Police (IGP), and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) with the aim of strengthening police leadership at the senior level.

Sandeep Goyal Promoted to DIG Rank

The promotion of Sandeep Goyal, a 2011 batch IPS officer, is of particular importance in this list. Sandeep Goyal has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). During his tenure, he has held several important administrative and field responsibilities and is recognized as an effective and disciplined officer. His promotion is being seen as recognition of his consistent outstanding performance and leadership abilities in the Punjab Police.

A total of 12 IPS officers, including Sandeep Goyal, have been promoted to the rank of DIG. Most of these officers are from the 2011 and 2012 batches, including Snehdeep Sharma and Jasdev Singh Sandhu, among others.

Kaustubh Sharma becomes ADGP

According to an official order, 2001 batch IPS officer Kaustubh Sharma has been promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP). During his long and experienced career, he has held several important positions. His promotion is expected to strengthen the strategic and administrative leadership of the Punjab Police.

Four IPS officers promoted to the rank of IGP

Further, four IPS officers from the Punjab cadre have been promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP). These include Jagdale Nilambari Vijay, Rahul S, Bikram Pal Singh Bhatti, and Rajpal Singh.

Police leadership to receive new reinforcements

According to officials, these promotions are a significant step toward further strengthening law and order in the state and enhancing decision-making at the senior level. The promoted officers may soon be assigned new responsibilities.