Who Is Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, Former ADC To President Murmu?

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal is an Indian Army officer who served as an ADC to President Droupadi Murmu until his recent retirement from the Army after 12 years in service. In his time in the Indian Army, he served in the Jat Regiment and in 4 Para Special Forces before becoming the ADC to the President.

Who Is Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal?

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal is a former Indian Army officer who served as an ADC to President Droupadi Murmu.

An ADC supports a senior constitutional or military dignitary during official and ceremonial activities.

He gained much visibility due to his presence by the President’s side during official functions and ceremonies.

In an official Notice in the Gazette of India dated June 2023, his name is stated as Rishabh Singh, ADC to the President before his name was later noted as Rishabh Singh Sambyal.

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal: Biography

Detail	Information
Name	Rishabh Singh Sambyal
Rank	Major
Profession	Indian Army Officer
Former Position	ADC to President Droupadi Murmu
Regiment	Jat Regiment
Special Forces	4 Para Special Forces
Army Service	Around 12 years
Notable Role	President’s ADC
Status	Premature retirement in 2026

Educational Background

The military education of Major Sambyal started with training for induction in the army.

Major Sambyal did his schooling at Sainik School, Kapurthala where he obtained an academic education along with physical training and defense-based training. He then did his training for the NDA examination at Lakshya Defense Academy, Jammu.

NDA and SSB

Sambyal cleared the UPSC NDA examination in 2013. He was called upon by the Services Selection Board (SSB) and selected in February 2014.

Sambyal then did his NDA training at the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune where he got intensive training on academic and military fronts.

After finishing NDA training from 2014 to 2017, he joined the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun for further training.

He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in 2018.

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal Career Timeline

Year	Career Milestone
2013	Cleared UPSC NDA examination
February 2014	Recommended by SSB and joined 133rd NDA Course
2014–2017	Trained at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla
2017–2018	Underwent officer training at IMA, Dehradun
2018	Commissioned as Lieutenant
2018–2021	Served with the Jat Regiment
January 2021	Led the Jat Regiment contingent at Republic Day Parade
Post-2021	Qualified for 4 Para Special Forces and earned the Balidaan Badge
Post-2021	Promoted to Major
2023	Selected as ADC to President Droupadi Murmu
2026	Took premature retirement from the Army

Parade for Republic Day Accomplishment

One of the outstanding accomplishments achieved by Sambyal happened during the Republic Day Parade in 2021.

In his capacity as Captain, he was in charge of the Jat Regiment contingent that won the Best Marching Contingent Trophy. The contingent was later felicitated by the Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh.

It marked one of his accomplishments before he proceeded to Special Forces.

Special Forces of 4 Para

After his stint at the regiment, Sambyal enlisted and qualified to be a member of the special force known as 4 Para Special Forces, commonly referred to as Daggers.

The recruitment process in the Para Special Forces is challenging physically and militarily. Sambyal acquired the prestigious Balidaan Badge for qualified members of the Para Special Forces of the Indian Army.

When Did Major Sambyal Become the ADC of President Murmu?

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal became an aide-de-camp of President Droupadi Murmu in March 2023.

An ADC is a distinguished military post that is part of the President’s official establishment. In this post, Sambyal assisted President Murmu in all her official programmes, activities, etc.

Due to his constant presence in Rashtrapati Bhavan in all official functions and activities, Sambyal became a familiar face among the President’s staff.

Why Did Major Sambyal Retire From the Army Prematurely?

Major Sambyal retired prematurely from the Indian Army in 2026 after around 12 years of service in the army.

On 21 August 2026, he visited President Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan and then thanked her for her guidance, advice, and blessings.

There is no clear reason given why he retired prematurely and what he did next.