IPS Appointments: Babujee Attada Named CISF DIG, Umesh Kumar Appointed BPR&D ADG, Atul Fulzele Gets Two-Year BSF Extension
The Centre has issued orders on three IPS officers. Babujee Attada has been appointed CISF DIG, Umesh Kumar will serve as BPR&D ADG until February 2028, and Atul Fulzele has received a two-year extension as BSF IG.
The Central Government has issued appointment and tenure-extension orders concerning three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, bringing changes to key positions in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D). The orders cover the appointment of Babujee Attada as Deputy Inspector General in the CISF, Umesh Kumar as Additional Director General in the BPR&D, and a two-year extension for Dr.
Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele as Inspector General in the BSF.
According to the information provided in the respective orders, the decisions were issued on October 12 and 13, 2026. Fulzele, a 2001-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been granted an extension beyond February 6, 2027. Attada, a 2011-batch officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed to the CISF on central deputation, while Kumar, a 1995-batch Karnataka cadre officer, has been assigned the ADG position in the BPR&D until February 29, 2028.
The three officers bring different areas of professional experience to their respective assignments. Their careers have included border security, anti-extremist operations, intelligence work, criminal investigation, police administration and specialised security responsibilities.
BSF IG Dr. Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele Gets Two-Year Tenure Extension
The Central Government has approved a two-year extension for Dr. Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele, an IPS officer of the 2001 batch belonging to the Himachal Pradesh cadre, who is serving as Inspector General in the Border Security Force.
According to the order dated October 13, 2026, his tenure has been extended by two years beyond February 6, 2027. The extension takes his total tenure in the assignment to seven years and has been approved in relaxation of the applicable Police Service (PS) Tenure Policy.
Under the revised tenure, Fulzele is scheduled to continue on central deputation in the BSF until February 6, 2029, subject to any subsequent orders. The extension will allow the senior officer to continue in his current organisation beyond the tenure previously approved by the government.
Who Is IPS Dr. Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele?
Dr. Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele is a 2001-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre who has served in state policing, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Border Security Force. His career has included both investigative assignments and senior operational responsibilities in a central armed police force.
Originally from Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, Fulzele has an academic background in medicine, forensic science and public administration. He completed his MBBS and MD in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in Mumbai before pursuing advanced studies in public management at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore and Harvard Kennedy School in the United States.
After joining the IPS in 2001, he served in Himachal Pradesh, including as Superintendent of Police in Kangra and Una districts. These postings formed part of his early experience in district-level policing and law enforcement.
Seven Years of Service in the CBI and BSF Assignments
Fulzele later moved to the Central Bureau of Investigation, where he served for seven years between 2010 and 2017. During this period, he held positions as Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector General in Mumbai, gaining experience in the country’s principal central investigative agency.
After his CBI assignment, he joined the BSF and took up important operational responsibilities. His assignments included serving as Inspector General in the South Bengal and Punjab frontiers, where his work involved responsibilities related to border management and operational supervision.
In recognition of his service, Fulzele received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2017. The latest extension will enable him to continue his association with the BSF for an additional two years beyond his previously approved tenure.
Babujee Attada Appointed Deputy Inspector General in CISF
In a separate order dated October 12, 2026, the Central Government appointed Babujee Attada, a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, as Deputy Inspector General in the Central Industrial Security Force.
The appointment has been made on the usual terms and conditions applicable to central deputation. It marks a move from his policing assignments in Andhra Pradesh to a senior position in one of the country’s central armed police forces.
The CISF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and provides security to critical infrastructure, industrial establishments, airports and other designated installations. Its responsibilities make it an important part of India’s wider security framework, particularly in locations where the protection of essential services and infrastructure is a priority.
Attada brings professional experience in anti-extremist operations, intelligence and specialised policing to his new assignment. His background includes field operations in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism, as well as responsibilities involving intelligence and technology-oriented policing.
Who Is IPS Babujee Attada?
Babujee Attada is a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He has built his policing career around field operations, intelligence responsibilities and assignments involving anti-extremist operations.
Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Attada holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science. Before joining the Indian Police Service, he worked as a software engineer in the United States. He later cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and entered the IPS in 2011.
His professional journey combines a technical educational background with experience in operational policing. This has included assignments in areas where intelligence, specialised field operations and security coordination are important.
Experience in Anti-Naxal Operations and Intelligence
During his service in Andhra Pradesh, Attada handled several challenging assignments in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. He served as Additional Superintendent of Police in Paderu and subsequently as Officer on Special Duty (Operations) in Visakhapatnam Rural, where he was involved in security and anti-extremist operations.
He later served as Superintendent of Police in Visakhapatnam and held responsibilities in the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB). These assignments added to his experience in operational policing and intelligence-related work.
Attada’s service has also been recognised through police honours. He received the Police Medal for Gallantry in 2017 and the Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal in 2023.
As his career progressed, he rose to the rank of Deputy Inspector General and handled responsibilities involving technical operations and Greyhounds, the elite anti-Naxal force associated with specialised operations against Left-Wing Extremism.
His appointment to the CISF brings this experience into a central security organisation responsible for protecting important installations and infrastructure. The specific duties attached to his new position will be governed by the applicable terms of his appointment and the force’s operational requirements.
Umesh Kumar Appointed Additional Director General in BPR&D Until February 2028
The Central Government has also appointed Umesh Kumar, a 1995-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre, as Additional Director General in the Bureau of Police Research and Development.
According to the appointment order dated October 12, 2026, his tenure in the BPR&D will continue until February 29, 2028, which the supplied report identifies as his date of superannuation.
The BPR&D functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and works on police research, training, modernisation and the development of professional policing practices across the country. Its work supports efforts to improve police capabilities and strengthen the institutional framework for law enforcement.
Kumar’s appointment follows a long career that has included district policing, anti-Naxal operations, international peacekeeping and senior administrative responsibilities. His experience across different operational and organisational settings provides the background to his new assignment in a central police research and development institution.
Who Is IPS Umesh Kumar Chaurasiya?
Umesh Kumar Chaurasiya is a 1995-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre with experience in state policing, specialised operations and senior police administration. According to the supplied report, he was born in 1968 in Saran district of Bihar and completed his Bachelor of Technology degree in Patna.
Before joining the IPS, Kumar was selected for the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS). He subsequently entered the Indian Police Service in 1995 and was allotted the Karnataka cadre.
During the early stages of his police career, he served as Superintendent of Police in several Karnataka districts, including Chitradurga, Bidar and Kodagu. These assignments provided experience in district-level law enforcement and police administration.
Anti-Naxal Operations and International Peacekeeping
Kumar also gained experience outside his parent cadre through a temporary inter-state deputation to Bihar. During this assignment, he led major anti-Naxal operations in Bhojpur and Siwan districts, according to the supplied report.
His career includes an international assignment with the United Nations Peace Mission in Kosovo, where he represented India in a peacekeeping capacity. The assignment added an international dimension to his experience in policing and security operations.
Back in Karnataka, Kumar held senior administrative and operational positions, including responsibilities involving the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP). He also headed the state’s police recruitment division and rose to the rank of Director General of Police.
His service has been recognised through national honours. He received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2013 and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2021.
With his appointment as Additional Director General in the BPR&D, Kumar moves into a central organisation focused on police research, training and modernisation. His tenure is stated to continue until February 29, 2028, in accordance with the order described in the report.
Three IPS Officers, Three Different Areas of Responsibility
The latest government orders involve three officers from different IPS batches and state cadres, with each appointment or extension linked to a distinct area of policing and security.
Dr. Atul Kumar Digambar Fulzele, a 2001-batch officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has experience in the CBI and BSF. His career has included investigative work and operational assignments along India’s international borders. The two-year extension will allow him to continue as BSF Inspector General beyond February 6, 2027, with the revised tenure scheduled to run until February 6, 2029.
Babujee Attada, a 2011-batch officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has handled anti-extremist operations, intelligence responsibilities and specialised policing assignments, including work associated with Greyhounds. His appointment as CISF Deputy Inspector General places him in a central force responsible for the security of critical infrastructure and designated installations.
Umesh Kumar, a 1995-batch officer of the Karnataka cadre, has served in district policing, anti-Naxal operations, international peacekeeping and senior administrative positions. His appointment as BPR&D Additional Director General takes him into an organisation concerned with police research, training and modernisation.
Together, the orders demonstrate the deployment of experienced IPS officers across organisations responsible for border security, industrial and infrastructure security, and the development of police capabilities.
What the Latest IPS Orders Mean
The three decisions concern different service requirements: an extension of an existing BSF assignment, a central deputation appointment to the CISF and an appointment to a senior post in the BPR&D. While the orders differ in their immediate purpose, they all involve experienced IPS officers taking up or continuing responsibilities in central security and police institutions.
For Fulzele, the extension provides continuity in his BSF assignment. For Attada, the CISF appointment marks a transition from state-cadre policing to a central security force. For Kumar, the BPR&D appointment brings his experience in operational policing and administration to an institution focused on police research and development. The precise implementation of each decision remains subject to the relevant government orders and applicable service conditions.
Editorial verification note: Before publication, check the original orders dated October 12 and 13, 2026, for the exact appointment terms and tenure details. In particular, confirm the designation and service particulars of Umesh Kumar Chaurasiya, the stated superannuation date of February 29, 2028, and the exact tenure wording for Fulzele’s BSF extension. The article above retains the facts and career details supplied in the source and does not independently verify them.
