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Transformative Changes in IPS Training and Deployment Process

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is implementing a groundbreaking change in its training and deployment process. Newly recruited officers will now be attached to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs before being assigned to their respective state cadres. This new system, which is being introduced for the first time, aims to enhance the training experience of the 78th Regular Recruitment Batch, consisting of both Indian and foreign officers. The recent passing-out parade raised discussions on social media regarding the officers' marching styles. This article delves into the details of the new training protocol and its implications for future IPS officers.
By Ambika Singh Nov 3, 2026, 19:08 IST

Revamped Training Process for IPS Officers



The training and deployment protocol for new Indian Police Service (IPS) officers is set to undergo significant modifications. Newly appointed IPS trainees will now be affiliated with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs prior to their assignment to state cadres for probation and advanced training. This initiative marks a first in the history of IPS training.


The 78th Regular Recruitment Batch comprises 151 trainees, including 135 from India and 16 from neighboring countries.


This cohort has successfully completed the initial phase of their training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy located in Hyderabad.


Introduction of a New System

Under the newly established guidelines, IPS trainees will be linked with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs before being assigned to their respective states. An event is being organized at Vigyan Bhawan for the 2025 batch, which includes officers from Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. The trainees have recently finished the first phase of their training and are set to advance to the next stages of the program.


Previous Training Methodology

Historically, as per the IPS training regulations released by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2023, officers were dispatched to their designated states for further training immediately after completing their tenure at the National Police Academy. The duration of this training was determined by the Central Government in collaboration with the respective state governments. This new approach modifies the conventional training sequence, but the specific goals of the attachment to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the experiences it will offer to the trainees are yet to be clarified.


The passing-out parade for the 78th Regular Recruitment Batch took place on October 17 at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad, featuring both Indian and foreign trainees. Following the parade, there was a lively discussion on social media regarding the marching techniques of some officers.


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