Joshi, a 1976 batch officer of Uttarakhand cadre, has earlier served as Director General of elite commando force National Security Guard.
The 1.8 lakh personnel strong BSF guards country's frontier with Pakistan and Bangladesh, besides carrying out internal security-related jobs.
Joshi has also served as Special Director General in CRPF, DGP in Uttarakhand and Deputy Director in National Police Academy, Hyderabad among other important assignments.
He has been decorated with Police Medal for Meritorious Service and President Police Medal for distinguished service in 1994 and 2000, respectively.
Meanwhile, senior IPS officer Ajay Chadha has taken over as Director General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police force.
Chadha, a 1977 batch officer of AGMUT cadre, was previously working as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Home Ministry. He will have a tenure till August next year. The post had fallen vacant after Ranjit Sinha was appointed as Director of CBI.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app