Virender Vij IPS promoted as DIG, Haryana Police
Shri Virender Vij IPS (Haryana 2011) presently Commandant- 1st IRB, Bhondsi has been promoted from the rank of Superintendent of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police in Level-13A of the Pay Matrix.
The position of Commandant – 1st India Reserve Battalion (IRB), Bhondsi, is one of the most operationally intensive and strategically important leadership roles within the Haryana Police. The 1st IRB, located in Bhondsi, plays a crucial role in state-level law enforcement support, riot control, disaster response, anti-insurgency assistance, large-scale event security, and rapid deployment during emergencies. As the head of this elite battalion, the Commandant is responsible for maintaining high levels of discipline, physical fitness, tactical readiness, and morale among the force. This role demands exceptional leadership, strong administrative capabilities, and the ability to guide personnel through challenging field situations that often require swift and coordinated responses.
The Commandant oversees the training programs of the battalion, ensuring that each company and platoon remains well-prepared for duties ranging from crowd management and public order maintenance to specialized operations. Regular drills, weapons training, endurance exercises, and scenario-based simulations are supervised directly under the Commandant’s leadership. These responsibilities are frequently referenced in Indian Bureaucracy Latest News, especially during major statewide deployments or national events requiring additional police reinforcement.
In addition to training and operational duties, the Commandant manages logistics, equipment modernization, accommodation infrastructure, and welfare initiatives for the personnel. Ensuring that companies are fully equipped with protective gear, communication tools, mobility vehicles, and tactical equipment is a major part of the role. The Commandant also coordinates with district police units, the Home Department, and other state agencies during large-scale operations, making this position central to Haryana’s overall security preparedness.
Often highlighted in Top Indian Bureaucracy News and updates on Indian Bureaucracy Appointments, the Commandant of the 1st IRB plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the state’s rapid-response capabilities. With Bhondsi being a major training and deployment base, the Commandant’s leadership directly shapes the state’s ability to respond effectively to diverse security challenges within the Indian Bureaucracy.
Indian Bureaucracy News wishes Shri Virender Vij the very best.