Pramendra Singh Dobal is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer belonging to the 2018 batch, having been inducted into the service through promotion from the Uttarakhand State Police Service (SPS). He is currently working as SSP in Dehradun. He is counted among those Uttarakhand Police officers who attained IPS status based on their outstanding service record following a long tenure in the state police force. He has held senior leadership roles within the Uttarakhand Police, and his working style regarding law and order maintenance, crime control, and police administration is highly appreciated.
Early Life and Education
Pramendra Singh Dobal hails from Uttarakhand. According to available government records, he holds a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.). After completing his higher education, he chose a career in the police force and was appointed as an officer in the Uttarakhand State Police Service.
Career in Police Service
During his tenure in the State Police Service, Pramendra Singh Dobal discharged significant responsibilities across various districts and units. He made notable contributions toward maintaining law and order, preventing crime, effectively resolving sensitive cases, and strengthening police administration.
Based on his outstanding service and seniority, the Government of India promoted him from the Uttarakhand State Police Service to the Indian Police Service (IPS) on July 24, 2023. This appointment was made under the 2022 select list, and he was allocated the Uttarakhand cadre. Subsequently, his seniority was fixed with the 2018 batch (Year of Allotment: 2018).
Following his promotion to the IPS, he was entrusted with senior-level responsibilities within the Uttarakhand Police. According to available official records, he has also served as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Haridwar. And currently he is serving as Dehradun SSP.
Key Achievements
Extensive and successful administrative experience in the Uttarakhand State Police Service.
Promotion to the Indian Police Service (IPS) based on outstanding service. Selected for the IPS under the 2022 selection list (Uttarakhand cadre).
Recognized for maintaining law and order in sensitive districts and for effective police leadership.
Awards and Honors
Pramendra Singh Dobal has been honored with the Police Service Medal for his outstanding contribution to the police service. Available official records cite the PMSM (Police Medal for Meritorious Service) alongside his name; this medal is awarded for remarkable and commendable work in the police service.
Leadership Style
Pramendra Singh Dobal is regarded as a disciplined, pragmatic, and administratively competent police officer. He is known for placing special emphasis on crime control, public safety, community policing, and the effective management of the police force. His extensive experience in the State Police Service has provided him with a deep understanding of law and order issues at the grassroots level.
Pramendra Singh Dobal is among the senior officers of the Uttarakhand Police who secured a place in the Indian Police Service after years of effective service in the State Police Force. His administrative experience, discipline, and commitment to maintaining law and order establish him as a key officer within the Uttarakhand Police. He is expected to continue making significant contributions to police administration, crime control, and public safety in the future.