Major Rishabh Singh Age, Height Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Major Rishabh Singh

• Major Rishabh Singh hails from the Samba District, Jammu & Kashmir. He is an officer of the elite 4 Para (Special Forces) in the Indian Army.

• He belongs to a Dogra Rajput family with a military background.

• Major Singh enrolled at Lakshya Defence Academy in Jammu to prepare for his military exam.

• In 2013, Rishabh cleared the prestigious National Defense Academy exam.

• In 2014, he cleared the Service Selection Board and joined the 133rd Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA).
  

  Major Rishabh Singh, during his Service Selection Board training days

• After three years of training, he entered the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.

• In 2018, Major Singh was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army.

• Singh gained national attention during the 2021 Republic Day parade, where, as a Captain in the Jat Regiment, he led the contingent that was awarded the “Best Marching Contingent Trophy” by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Since then, his leadership, discipline, and precision have been widely praised within the military.
  

  Major Rishabh Singh during the 2021 Republic Day parade

• In 2025, he was appointed Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, a prestigious role that requires impeccable discipline, protocol knowledge, and dedication.
  

  Major Rishabh Singh with President Droupadi Murmu

• As ADC, Major Sambyal oversees the President’s daily schedule, coordinates official travel, and ensures flawless execution of security and protocol procedures. He serves as a crucial link between the President and various government departments, handles sensitive communications, and remains present at major national and ceremonial events.

• Many videos of Major Sambyal have been going viral on the internet, and his fans are appreciating not only his looks but also his gentlemanly behaviour, such as offering a handkerchief to President Murmu and shielding her with an umbrella in the rain.
  

  Major Rishabh Singh, while holding an umbrella for the President, Droupadi Murmu

• One of his viral videos, in which he just picked up a dry fruit during an event and smiled in a near-boyish manner, won the hearts of viewers on all platforms.

• On social media, several fan pages referred to him as a national crush.

• In August 2026, Major Rishabh Singh, took premature retirement from the Indian Army after around 13 years of Service.

• After announcing his retirement he met President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and expressed gratitude to her for her guidance and blessing during his tenture.
  

  Major Rishabh Singh with President Droupadi Murmu