Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Sonali Mishra Assumes DG Role for Railway Protection Force
Sonali Mishra is now the boss of the Railway Protection Force, which keeps trains and stations safe.
She's the first woman to ever have this job, which is a big deal!
She has been a police officer for more than 30 years, working in many different places, even with the UN.
She will help the RPF to use the newest technology to fight crime, and keep everyone safe.
She will also focus on preventing crimes like human trafficking and helping vulnerable passengers.
Sonali Mishra assumed charge as Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Mishra is a 1993 batch IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
She has over 30 years of experience in policing, including roles in CBI and BSF.
Her previous assignments included Additional Director General of Police and service in UN peacekeeping missions.
Her tenure as DG, RPF, is approved until October 31, 2026.
- Who
- Sonali Mishra, a 1993 batch IPS officer.
- What
- Sonali Mishra became the new Director General of the Railway Protection Force.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To lead the Railway Protection Force and focus on modernization and crime prevention.
- New Position
- Director General (DG), RPF
- First Female DG
- Yes
- Batch
- 1993 IPS officer
- Cadre
- Madhya Pradesh
- Previous Roles
- Additional Director General of Police, CBI, BSF, UN Peacekeeping Mission
- Superannuation
- October 31, 2026
