Who is Major Rishab Singh Sambyal? The army officer winning the internet’s attention

Major Rishab Singh Sambyal, the 4 Para officer is going viral allover.

The internet’s attention can be fleeting and unpredictable, but every once in a while, it settles on someone for reasons that go beyond spectacle. Major Rishab Singh Sambyal is the latest example as he is the Indian Army officer who has gone viral not for controversy, but for composure, bearing and quiet professionalism.

Major Sambyal, a 4 Para (Special Forces) officer currently serving as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi Murmu, has been trending across social media platforms over the past few weeks. Online discussions have ranged from his sharp looks and immaculate uniform to the confidence with which he carries out ceremonial and personal duties around the President.

The latest surge in attention followed a viral video from a recent public event where Major Sambyal was seen gently and attentively handling the President’s granddaughter in her presence. The brief clip, shared widely on X and Instagram, grabbed the attention of users who praised his calm demeanour, sensitivity and professionalism, qualities that are rarely highlighted but deeply noticed when displayed in public view.

Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal - 4 Para SF Commando -Currently ADC to the President -National Crush right now ❤ pic.twitter.com/Ya4lmIEZfn

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His popularity had already begun to build during the Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, when photographs of the officer standing beside the President during ceremonial events circulated widely online. Many users were struck by the contrast between the high-pressure combat role associated with Special Forces and the understated elegance required of an ADC in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

For those unfamiliar, Major Sambyal belongs to the elite 4 Para Special Forces, one of the Indian Army’s most decorated and demanding units. Officers from such units undergo rigorous selection and training, and are typically associated with covert operations, counter-terror missions and high-risk deployments, far removed from the public gaze.

As ADC to the President, his role goes beyond ceremonial presence. The position demands absolute discretion, operational discipline and constant readiness, as the ADC acts as a key link between the President and the armed forces, while also managing protocol, security coordination and daily official engagements.

What has set Major Sambyal apart in the public imagination is not a single viral moment, but the way he represents the armed forces in spaces rarely visible to civilians, blending military precision with empathy and restraint. In an age dominated by loud virality, his rise has been marked by silence, posture and conduct.