Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal Retires After Presidential ADC Service
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.
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal has taken premature retirement from the Indian Army after 12 years of service.
He served as Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu after being selected for the role in March 2023.
His departure became public through Rashtrapati Bhavan’s official digital photo library.
He met President Murmu on 21 August 2026 and described the visit as an opportunity to express gratitude for her guidance and blessings.
Sambyal previously led the Jat Regiment contingent at the 2021 Republic Day Parade, which won the Best Marching Contingent Trophy.
- Who
- Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, former Indian Army officer and former Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu.
- What
- He took premature retirement after 12 years of Army service and later met President Murmu.
- When
- His departure was made public in 2026; he met President Murmu on 21 August 2026.
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, India.
- Why
- He said his meeting with President Murmu was an opportunity to express gratitude for her guidance and blessings.
- 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