Harish Kumar Gupta is a distinguished Indian Police Service (IPS) officer currently serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh. He joined the IPS at the age of 27, and is a part of the 1991 batch, belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Quick Info Of IPS Harish Kumar Gupta
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the IPS Officer | Harish Kumar Gupta |
| Profession | IPS Officer |
| Education Qualifications | LL.B from Jammu University; Schooled at Govt. Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School; B.Sc. from Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College |
| ID No. | 19921011 |
| Home State | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Birth Place | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Date of Birth | 2 August 1965 |
| Age | 60 years (as of 2025) |
| Date of Appointment to IPS | 10 October 1992 |
| Date Of Retirement | 31 October 2025 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| Batch | 1991 |
| Age Of Joining IPS | 27 |
| Present Post Held | Director General of Police (DGP), Andhra Pradesh |
| Police Medals if Any | AUSP-2018, PPMDS-2018, PMMS-2009 |
| Other | LinkedIn Profile |
| Major Posting Held | – Assistant SP in Khammam, Medak, Peddapalli – SP in Krishna, Nalgonda – DCP South Zone, Hyderabad – Joint CP, Hyderabad (Admin & SB) – IGP, Guntur, Legal, Law & Order, Technical Services – ADGP: Law & Order, Logistics, Home Guards – Chairperson, SLPRB – Principal Secretary (Home) – Head of Police Force, AP |
| Family | Not mentioned |
| Wife | Not mentioned |
| First Posting | Assistant Superintendent of Police in Khammam, Medak, and Peddapalli |
Birth, Education, and Family Background
Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS, was born on 2 August 1965 in Jammu & Kashmir, his home state and birthplace. He is currently 60 years old. He completed his early education at Government Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School and earned a B.Sc. followed by an LL.B. from Jammu University. He also attended Government Gandhi Memorial Science College for his undergraduate studies. Family-related information is not publicly available.
UPSC Details and IPS Journey
He successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and joined the Indian Police Service on 10 October 1992. He was allocated the Andhra Pradesh cadre from the 1991 batch. He entered the service at the age of 27, and his service has been marked by dedication and excellence.
Career, Major Postings, and Retirement
His first posting was as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Khammam, Medak, and Peddapalli. Over the years, he served in various capacities including Superintendent of Police (SP) in Krishna and Nalgonda, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Hyderabad South Zone), Joint Commissioner of Police (Hyderabad), and Inspector-General of Police (Guntur Range, Legal, Law & Order). He was also Special Observer for the Election Commission of India in Meghalaya in 2013.
From 2017 to 2022, he served as Additional Director General of Police, heading Law & Order, Provisioning and Logistics, and Home Guards, and acted as Nodal Officer for J&K students. In 2020, he became Chairperson of the State Level Police Recruitment Board. In 2022, he was promoted to DGP, initially leading the Railways, then serving as Principal Secretary (Home), and currently, from 6 May 2024, as Head of Police Force, Andhra Pradesh.
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He is scheduled to retire on 31 October 2025. His career is decorated with several honors including AUSP-2018, PPMDS-2018, and PMMS-2009.
