Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amrit Mohan Prasad has been appointed as the new Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), according to an official announcement by the Personnel Ministry on Friday. Prasad, a 1989-batch IPS officer from the Odisha cadre, will serve in this capacity until his superannuation on August 31, 2025.
Previously holding the position of Special Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Prasad brings extensive experience in law enforcement and internal security to his new role at the helm of the SSB. The Sashastra Seema Bal is tasked with guarding India’s frontiers with Nepal and Bhutan, playing a crucial role in national security.
The appointment comes following the transfer of former SSB chief Daljit Singh Chaudhary, who was appointed as the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) on August 28.
The decision to appoint Prasad was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, reflecting a strategic shift in leadership aimed at bolstering the operational capabilities of the SSB.
Amrit Mohan Prasad’s leadership is expected to strengthen the SSB’s border management and security operations, ensuring effective guarding of the nation’s sensitive frontiers.
His tenure will likely focus on enhancing the force’s operational readiness, modernizing its infrastructure, and boosting morale among the ranks.
