In 1994, he graduated from the Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Nyýazow, majoring in mechanical engineering.

After graduation and active military service, he began his career in 1995 as a mechanic in Serdar.

That same day, he was appointed Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan while retaining the post of Secretary of the State Security Council of Turkmenistan, simultaneously awarded the rank of Lieutenant General.

[6] During the celebrations on the occasion of Navy Day on 9 October 2015, a decree was signed to confer on him the rank of colonel general.

[7][8] On 22 January 2020, a severe reprimand was announced "for improper performance of duties, work shortcomings", resulting in his demotion from colonel general to major general and relieved of the post of Secretary of the State Security Council.