New Chiefs of BPR&D, NCRB and SVPNPA Appointed 2026: Full Details
The Central government has appointed new heads for three key police organisations — BPR&D, NCRB and SVPNPA. Here is a simple, exam-focused explainer on the appointments and these institutions.
What is the News?
On 6 July 2026, the Central government appointed new heads for the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA). The appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
Alok Kumar Mittal, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Haryana cadre, has been appointed Director General of BPR&D. His tenure will run from the date he assumes charge until 30 June 2029, or until further orders. BPR&D functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and deals with police research, training and modernisation.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Amit Garg, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Director of NCRB. For this appointment, the post of Director has been temporarily upgraded to the rank of Director General on a personal basis. He will serve until 31 October 2027, or until further orders, and succeeds Alok Ranjan.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)
Sujeet Pandey, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been named Director of SVPNPA in Hyderabad. He will hold the post until 31 July 2028, or until further orders. SVPNPA is the premier institution for training Indian Police Service officers.
Order and Effective Date
The appointment orders were issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The appointments are effective from the dates the respective officers assume charge.
Key Points at a Glance
- Approving body: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by the PM
- BPR&D DG: Alok Kumar Mittal (1993 batch, Haryana cadre) — till 30 June 2029
- NCRB Director (DG rank): Amit Garg (1993 batch, AP cadre) — till 31 Oct 2027
- SVPNPA Director: Sujeet Pandey (1994 batch, UP cadre) — till 31 July 2028
- Order issued by: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
- SVPNPA location: Hyderabad
📝 Exam Focus
- BPR&D functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and deals with police research, training and modernisation.
- NCRB was established in 1986 and maintains crime and criminal data in India.
- SVPNPA is located in Hyderabad and trains Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.
- The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issues appointment orders for such postings.
