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Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal Retires After Presidential ADC Service

Who is Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal? President Murmu’s ex-ADC dubbed the ‘national crush’ who took premature retirement · livemint.com

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal was an Indian Army officer.

He became well known online while serving as an aide to President Droupadi Murmu.

Many people called him the “national crush.”

He joined the National Defence Academy after passing its exam in 2013.

He later served in the Jat Regiment and the 4 Para Special Forces.

In 2021, he led the Jat Regiment at the Republic Day Parade, and the contingent won an award.

He became the President’s Aide-de-Camp in 2023.

After 12 years in the Army, he took premature retirement and met President Murmu to thank her.

Key facts

Military service: 12 years, serving from Lieutenant and Captain to Major and Aide-de-Camp
Presidential assignment: Selected as an Aide-de-Camp to the President in March 2023
Regiment: Jat Regiment
Republic Day achievement: Led the Jat Regiment contingent at the 2021 Republic Day Parade, which won the Best Marching Contingent Trophy
Special Forces service: Served with 4 Para Special Forces, known as the “Daggers”
Honours: Earned the Balidaan Badge, a Presidential Service Badge, and commendation cards from the Chief and Vice Chief of Army Staff
Education: Joined the 133rd National Defence Academy course in 2014 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs in 2017

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