At the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters in New Delhi, Brigadier Rohit Nautiyal (Retd) received a formal farewell as he completed his tenure as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Principal of the CRPF Recruit Training Centre (RTC), Srinagar. Director General G. P. Singh and senior officers were present to mark the occasion and acknowledge his service.
Brigadier Nautiyal brought a long military background to the CRPF. He served the Indian Army for 32 years before retiring as a Brigadier on October 31, 2022, and later joined the CRPF on re-employment. The transition added operational, administrative and training experience to the force.
An alumnus of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, he was commissioned into the 4th Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Rifles after completing his military training.
During his Army career, he held a range of field and instructional appointments. One of his notable assignments was commanding a Rashtriya Rifles company in North Kashmir, an area associated with counter-insurgency operations. He also served 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.
His service record included several honours, among them the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief’s Commendation Card, Operation Parakram Medal and Operation Vijay Medal. He also received multiple Director General’s Discs during his career.
After joining the CRPF, Brigadier Nautiyal served for three years as DIG and Principal of RTC Srinagar. In that appointment, he was involved in training, mentoring and preparing recruits for the responsibilities of the country’s largest Central Armed Police Force.
The CRPF said his experience and leadership helped strengthen the professional training environment at RTC Srinagar, where recruits undergo rigorous preparation before joining operational units across the country.
At the farewell ceremony, Director General G. P. Singh and senior officers recognised Brigadier Nautiyal’s dedicated service and contributions to the Force. The CRPF also conveyed its appreciation for his exemplary service, courageous leadership and commitment to the nation, and extended best wishes for his health, happiness and a fulfilling life ahead.
Brigadier Rohit Nautiyal’s career reflects more than three decades in the Indian Army, followed by a significant role in CRPF training leadership and institutional development.
