| Rajasthan Police | |
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 Emblem of the Rajasthan Police | |
| Common name | Rajasthan Police Services |
| Abbreviation | RJ Police |
| Motto | Sevarth Katibaddhata सेवार्थ कटिबद्धता Committed to serve |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | January, 1951; 75 years ago (1951) |
| Superseding agency | Rajasthan Home Department |
| Employees | 97,342 (2024)[1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Rajasthan, IND |
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| Size | 342,239 km² (132,139 sq mi) |
| Population | 73,529,325 (2015) |
| Governing body | Government of Rajasthan |
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| Headquarters | Jaipur |
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| Parent agency | Home Department Rajasthan |
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TheRajasthan Police (RP) is thelaw enforcement agency for the state ofRajasthan, working under theRajasthan Home Department. As of 2025, it had over 100,000 personnel, making it one ofIndia’s largest state police forces. It handles law enforcement, border security, and crime control through units like ATS, RAC, and Cyber Crime Cell.[2]
In January 1951, a unified police force was established in Rajasthan to serve the newly formed state. This development aimed to introduce a standardized law enforcement system across all regions of Rajasthan, ensuring better coordination, accountability, and public safety. The consolidation of various local policing units into a centralized structure marked a crucial step in building an efficient and modern police administration.
Over the following decades, the Rajasthan Police underwent significant institutional development. Specialized branches were introduced to handle crime investigation, traffic regulation, intelligence gathering, and vigilance. Police training academies were established to ensure that personnel were equipped with professional skills, legal knowledge, and ethical standards required for modern policing.
With the growth of urbanization and technology, the force gradually adopted digital tools for crime tracking, record management, and communication. Initiatives such as online FIR systems, cybercrime units, and community policing programs were launched to improve transparency and responsiveness.
Today, the Rajasthan Police continues to evolve as a professional and service-oriented institution, committed to upholding law and order while engaging actively with the public. Its journey since 1951 reflects a continuous effort to strengthen internal security, embrace technological innovation, and deliver efficient justice across the state.[3]
The first Director General of Rajasthan Police wasR. Banerjee, although he creditedShamsher Singh of Mianpur, the Inspector General of Police of Jodhpur State, as the true founder of the Rajasthan Police.[4]
The Rajasthan Police is headed by theDirector General of Police (DGP). The DGP is supported by senior officers holding the ranks ofAdditional Director General (ADGP),Inspector General (IGP),Deputy Inspector General (DIG),Additional Inspector General (AIG), andSuperintendent of Police (SP). The force functions under the administrative control of theDepartment of Home,Government of Rajasthan. For effective governance and operational efficiency, the state police is organized into variousdivisions, units, zones, and ranges..[5]
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In 2007, the Government of Rajasthan enacted the Rajasthan Police Act, 2007, which became the first formal legislative framework governing the powers, duties, structure, and responsibilities of the state police force. The Act aimed to modernize policing, improve accountability, and align the force with democratic and human rights principles. It also established guidelines for community policing, police oversight bodies, and the functioning of different wings within the department.
Recruitment is generally through theRajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), which conducts a state-level examination called theRajasthan Administrative Service/Subordinate Services Exam (RAS). After passing the exam, recruits undergo training atRPA Jaipur and RPTC. They are governed by Rajasthan Service Rules. The nine organizational units are: the Crime Branch, theRajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), the State Special Branch, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Planning and Welfare, Training, Forensic Science Laboratory, Telecommunications, and the Traffic Police.[7]
As of 2023, the Rajasthan Police has employed 110,153 personnel.[8]
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| Rank | Director General of Police | Additional Director General of Police[a] | Inspector General of Police | Deputy Inspector General of Police | Superintendent of Police (Selection Grade)[b] | Superintendent of Police | Additional superintendent of police | Assistant Superintendent of Police | Assistant superintendent of police (probationary for two years) | Assistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary for one year) | ||||||||||
| Abbreviation | DGP | ADGP | IGP | DIGP | SP (SG) | SP | Addl.SP | ASP | ASP | ASP | ||||||||||
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| Rank | Inspector of Police | Inspector / Circle Inspector[c] | Assistant Police Inspector[d] | Sub-Inspector | Sergeant (Kolkata Police) | Assistant Sub-Inspector | Head Constable[e] | Senior Constable[f] | Police constable | ||||||||
| Abbreviation | INSP | INSP / CO | API | SI | Sgt | ASI | HC | SC | PC | ||||||||
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Over the years, Rajasthan Police has dealt with the responsibility of dealing with bandits (dacoits) and organized crime. With tensions high between India and Pakistan, the police department has responsibilities to deal with border security between the two countries. These responsibilities can range from dealing with organized crime rings and smuggling to dealing with illegal entry and enforcing border authority with a border spanning from across the 1,040 kilometres (650 mi) long border withPakistan,[14] as well as theChambal ravines. The Rajasthan Police is headed by theDirector General of Police (DGP).[7]
As of the beginning of 2025, Rajasthan is divided into 2 police commission rates and 8 police ranges, each headed by anInspector General of Police (IGP). The state is further divided into 57 districts (including 3 rural districts, 2 city districts in Jaipur City, and 2 railway police districts), 261 circles, 1014 police stations, and 1283 outposts. The force had 1181 inspectors, 2554 sub-inspectors, 4767 assistant sub-Inspectors, 15,911 head constables, and 71,858 constables, and about 195Indian Police Service (IPS) and 876Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officers.[15]
TheERT (Emergency Response Team) is the commando unit of the Rajasthan Police raised for emergency law and order situations and is attached to RAC. They usually operate in close coordination with the ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) and SOG (Special Operations Group). They are trained by the Army and retired NSG officers in urban warfare, hostage situations, and crowd control. Notably, they played a significant role in the encounter with gangsterAnand Pal Singh.[16]
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