New Delhi, October 30, 2026: Brigadier Rohit Nautiyal (Retd), Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Principal of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Recruit Training Centre (RTC), Srinagar, was accorded a warm farewell by CRPF Director General G. P. Singh and senior officers at the Force Headquarters (FHQ), marking the conclusion of his distinguished tenure with the paramilitary force.
A seasoned military officer with over three decades of experience in the Indian Army, Brigadier Nautiyal served the nation for 32 years before retiring as a Brigadier on October 31, 2022. Following his retirement from the Army, he joined the CRPF on re-employment, bringing extensive operational, administrative and training experience to the organisation.
An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Brigadier Nautiyal was commissioned into the 4th Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Rifles after completing his military training.
Throughout his military career, he held several important operational and instructional appointments. He commanded a Rashtriya Rifles company in North Kashmir, gaining valuable experience in counter-insurgency operations in one of the country’s most challenging security environments.
His professional assignments also included serving as an Instructor, Class C, at the Commando Wing of the Infantry School in Belgaum and as G-1 (Operations) at an Assam Rifles Sector Headquarters. These appointments reflected his expertise in combat training, operational planning and military leadership.
In recognition of his distinguished military service, leadership and contributions to national security, Brigadier Nautiyal received several honours, including the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief’s Commendation Card, Operation Parakram Medal and Operation Vijay Medal. He was also awarded multiple Director General’s Discs during his service.
Following his transition from the Indian Army to the CRPF, Brigadier Nautiyal served for three years as DIG and Principal of RTC Srinagar. During this period, he played an important role in training, mentoring and preparing new recruits for the operational responsibilities of the country’s largest Central Armed Police Force.
His extensive military background and leadership experience contributed to strengthening the professional training environment at RTC Srinagar, where recruits undergo rigorous preparation before joining operational units across the country.
During the farewell ceremony at CRPF Force Headquarters, Director General G. P. Singh and senior officers acknowledged Brigadier Nautiyal’s dedicated service, professional commitment and contributions to the Force.
The CRPF paid tribute to his exemplary service, courageous leadership and unwavering dedication to the nation. The Force also extended its best wishes for his good health, happiness and a fulfilling life ahead.
Brigadier Rohit Nautiyal’s career stands as an example of continued service to the nation, spanning more than three decades in the Indian Army followed by a significant contribution to the training and development of CRPF personnel.
