Rajesh Nirwan, a 1992 batch IPS officer from Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) replacing Amrit Mohan Prasad, DG, SSB, who was ex-post facto entrusted with additional charge of DG, BCAS since 01.11.2024.
BCAS is an independent department of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India. It is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation in India.
Nirwan considered as an upfront bright officer, is currently serving as director general and commandant general, home guards in Rajasthan. He had served on various posts on central deputation. During his previous posting in centre, he had served as additional director general (ADG) in Border Security Force (BSF).
Rajesh Nirwan first went on central deputation as Inspector General in BSF in 2016. He got promoted as ADG the security force in 2021.
While serving as IG Border Security Force (FHQ), Nirwan was awarded with President Police Medal (PPM) Government of India for his meritorious services in 2019.
Nirwan is considered as intelligent and sharp officer. He has served in various position in Rajasthan Police as IG Intelligence, IG Ajmer range and DIG SOG.
He had been superintendent of police (SP) in districts like Kota, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur and Jhalawar besides stints as SP in CID, security and vigilance departments.
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