Ajay Bhatnagar is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1989 Jharkhand cadre. On 28 June 2023, he was chosen as the Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) until his retirement on November 20, 2024.
Wiki/Biography
Ajay Bhatnagar was born on Wednesday, 18 November 1964 (age 58 Years; as of 2023) in Delhi, His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Soon after completing his graduation, he earned a master’s degree in Economics.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Grey
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents.
Wife & Children
Ajay Bhatnagar is married, and his wife’s name is Bharti Bhatnagar.
Career
Ajay Bhatnagar is an experienced IPS officer who has held important positions in the Jharkhand Police. He has served as the ADG (Headquarters), ADG of CID, and DIG of Special Branch at the Police Headquarters in Jharkhand. He also worked as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Hazaribagh. In addition to his service in the Jharkhand Police, Ajay Bhatnagar has also worked with the CRPF, NPA, and CISF.
The Central Bureau of India headquarters in New Delhi
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- On 15 August 2016, Ajay Bhatnagar earned the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished (PPMDS) for his exceptional contributions to the Jharkhand police force.
- In 2010, Ajay Bhatnagar was honoured with the President’s Police Medal (PMMS).
Facts/Trivia
- On 24 January 2018, Ajay Bhatnagar was given the role of Joint Director in the CBI. In January 2020, he was promoted to the position of Additional Director within the agency.
The letter of appointment of Ajay Bhatnagar
