Consensus on Upendra Jain’s Name, Announcement on Nov 20

Upendra Jain Emerges as Frontrunner for MP DGP; UPSC Meeting on Nov 20 to Seal Fate

Delhi to Decide MP’s Next Police Chief: 1991 Batch IPS Upendra Jain is Centre-State’s Top Pick

Upendra Jain – Choice of Centre and State: Final Panel for MP DGP on Nov 20

While the race for the new police chief (DGP) of Madhya Pradesh has been making headlines for the past few days, the government and administration have maintained a studied silence.

A crucial meeting of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is proposed in New Delhi on November 20, 2026, for the selection of the new DGP of Madhya Pradesh.

The state government has sent a panel of 12 senior IPS officers to the UPSC. In the meeting, a final panel of 3 senior officers will be shortlisted from these 12 names, which includes prominent names like Varun Kapoor, Upendra Jain, and Pragya Richa Srivastava. The state government will then appoint one of these three as the next DGP.

Who will get the command of the new police chief will be decided by Delhi. The matter is pending with Delhi and the panel has already been sent.

Whoever becomes the DGP this time will be Delhi’s choice. It is being said that the second senior-most officer of the 1991 batch, Director General EOW Upendra Jain, is the choice of both the Centre and the State. By making Upendra Jain the DGP, the government can send a message to the opposition that it will not remove Gyanesh Kumar but will further strengthen him. Similarly, Upendra Jain is also considered a favourite officer of the state government because he has also been the IG of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s hometown Ujjain.

Meanwhile, it is being said that the DGP panel was sent to Delhi a long time ago and it can reach Bhopal anytime on November 20. The panel is awaited in the ministry. These names may be in order of seniority, but there is talk that the DGP’s order will be issued on the same day itself after the meeting on the 20th.

A distinguished officer of the 1991 IPS batch, Shri Upendra Kumar Jain, born on August 10, 1967, has spent over three decades transforming the state’s police infrastructure and investigative capabilities. From a young age, he exhibited a keen interest in administrative efficiency and structured problem-solving. This academic rigor paved the way for his entry into the prestigious Indian Police Service, where he was allotted the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Throughout his career, his approach has been characterized by an “engineer’s precision,” focusing on building systems that outlast individuals.

Beyond professional accolades, Shri Jain is known for his calm demeanor and love for nature. He is a passionate enthusiast of innovative agriculture and gardening — a hobby that provides a serene contrast to the intense world of police investigations. His interest in progressive farming, such as avocado cultivation, highlights a personality that values growth, sustainability, and the simple joys of life.