Rajasthan Police

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Law enforcement agency

Rajasthan Police

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; 73 years ago (1951)
Superseding agency| Rajasthan Home Department
Employees| 97,342 (2024)[1]
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction| Rajasthan, IN
Map of Rajasthan Police Department's jurisdiction
Size| 342,239 km2 (132,139 sq mi)
Population| 73,529,325 (2015)
Governing body| Government of Rajasthan
General nature|

* Local civilian police

Operational structure
Headquarters| Jaipur
Agency executive|

* Utkal Ranjan Sahoo (IPS)[2][3], Director General of Police

Parent agency| Home Department Rajasthan
Website
police.rajasthan.gov.in

The Rajasthan Police  is the law enforcement agency for the state of Rajasthan in India. The Rajasthan Police has its headquarters in the Jaipur, the state capital. The motto of the force is "committed to serve".[4]

## History

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History of Indian police under British rule is marked by a series of attempts to introduce more advance standards of conduct and integrity and to raise the tone of the force by improving the pay and prospects of its members. The reconstruction of police was a step towards the improvement of the administration of criminal justice in India. Rajasthan was formed by the merger of the erstwhile princely states so there is great demand of good quality security services because previously no United public administration services existed. The security and the police forces of the former princely states varied in composition, functions and administrative procedures. Following the merger, the police forces of the princely states united as of January, 1951.[5]

## Organisational structure

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Rajasthan Police is headed by the Director General of Police (DGP). The DGP is assisted by the staff officers of the rank of ADGP, IGP, DIG, AIG, SP. Rajasthan Police is governed by the Department of Home, Government of Rajasthan. The State Police is divided into several divisions, units, zones, ranges for better administration.[citation needed]

### Hierarchy

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#### Gazetted Officers

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* Director General Of Police (DGP)
* Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)
* Inspector General of Police (IG)/ Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
* Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)/ Joint Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
* Superintendent of Police (SP)/ Deputy Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
* Additional Superintendent of Police (ADSP)/ Additional Deputy Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
* Assistant Superintendent of Police(ASP)/ Assistant Commissioner (In Commissionerate)
* Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) / Sub Divisional Police Officer / Assistant Commissioner (In Commissionerate)

#### Non-gazetted Officers

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* Inspector of Police/ Circle Inspector
* Sub Inspector of Police(SI)
* Assistant Sub Inspector of Police(ASI)
* Head Constable (HC)
* Senior Constable (SC)
* Police Constable (PC)

## Recruitment and service

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Recruitment is generally through the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), which conducts a state-level examination called Rajasthan Administrative Service/Sub-ordinate Services Exam (RAS). After passing the exam, recruits undergo training at RPA Jaipur and RPTC. They are governed by Rajasthan Service Rules. The nine organisational units are Crime branch, Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), State Special Branch, Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), Planning and Welfare, Training, Forensic Science laboratory, Telecommunications and Traffic Police.[6]

As of 2023 the Rajasthan Police employed 110,153 persons.[7]

## Insignia of Rajasthan Police

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Gazetted Officers
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Rank | Director general of police | Additional director general of police[a] | Inspector general of police | Deputy inspector general of police | Senior superintendent of police[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  | DIG  | SSP  | SP  | Addl. SP  | ASP  | ASP  | ASP

* Note 1: The equivalent rank to the ASP in State Police Services is the deputy superintendent of police (DSP/DySP).
* Note 2: The commissioner of police is a post typically held by IG and above rank officers.

Non-gazetted officers
Indian Police non-gazetted officers rank insignia [11][12] Insignia |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | No insignia

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Rank | Inspector | Assistant inspector[c] | Sub-inspector | Assistant sub-inspector | Head constable[d] | Police Naik[e] |  |  | Police constable
Abbreviation | INSP/PI  | API  | SI  | ASI  | HC  | SC  |  |  | PC

* Note: Colour pattern and size of chevrons may vary according to the different rules of several distinct Indian State Police services.

## Present scenario

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Over the years Rajasthan Police has firmly and professionally dealt with bandits (dacoits) in the Chambal ravines, organised crime, spies, smugglers, narco-terrorists and subversive elements from across the 1,040 kilometres (650 mi) long border with Pakistan. The Rajasthan Police is headed by the Director General of Police (DGP). Rajasthan is divided into 2 police commissionerate, 10 police range each headed by an Inspector 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 out-posts. The force had 1181 Inspectors, 2554 Sub-Inspectors, 4767 Asst. Sub-Inspectors, 15,911 Head Constables and 71,858 Constables and about 195 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 876 Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officers.[13]

## Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC)

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Soon after independence, the law and order situation along the 1070 km Indo-Pakistani border became a serious problem. Incursions and cattle lifting by Pakistani raiders was a regular feature and it became imperative to put an end to it. In 1949-50, the duty of guarding the border was handed over to the joint forces of the Central Reserve Police and the Provincial Armed Constabulary, which continued until 1952.

In 1952, the Government of Rajasthan decided to raise a special force that could not only be deployed along the border but also assist the civil police in combating the dacoity menace. The first headquarters and training centre was established at Bharatpur in 1952 and five battalions received training there. These men, some ex-soldiers drawn from the State forces and some from places outside Rajasthan, were a part of the first 5 battalions of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary. Each battalion consisted of 6 companies and one company remained at the battalion headquarters. These battalions were then dispatched to the border areas of Sriganganagar, Raisinghnagar, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. One unit was stationed at Ghat Gate, Jaipur to check dacoity. Within a year of its inception, the RAC proved its worth both on the border and within the State by successfully carrying out its various duties.[14]

The members of RAC displayed gallantry and high sense of morale on occasions that required courage, perseverance, and devotion to duty. Its men battled against all odds, combating not only the enemy but also facing the rigours of the desert areas devoid even of the bare necessities of life. The RAC continued as a temporary force until 1958, there after it was made permanent. From that year up to the late 1970s more battalions of RAC were raised as per the situation and the need. India saw two wars with Pakistan and one with China and there was unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, NEFA, as well as Mizoram. RAC battalions were dispatched to these sensitive areas and earned accolades for their courage and efficiency.

In 1962, two companies were taken out of each unit and the 6th Battalion was formed. More battalions followed in the subsequent years. Later, seven of these RAC battalions were merged with the Border Security Force and two with the Central Reserve Police Force. Over a period of time, increasing criminal tendencies, subversive political activities, communalism and violence, have all led to the worsening of the law and order situation all over the country. Rajasthan could not remain unaffected.

Hence, the need was felt to create a special task force, familiar with modern techniques necessary to deal effectively with communal disturbances. In 1998, a Special Task Force, along the lines of the Rapid Action Force of CRPF, was formed to maintain peace in the sensitive districts of Rajasthan. These companies are trained and fully equipped to handle riots. The training imparted to the select RAC companies is decided as per requirements. There are 3 companies of RAC, which have drawn expert swimmers from various R.A.C. battalions and are being trained for flood relief work.

The 67 years of RAC's existence have been full of legendary stories, of heroic encounters, of gallant men and their dare devilry. One story that is still related with considerable pride is about the unforgettable encounter with dacoits in Thor village of Dholpur - it lasted for 18 hours. The outcome thirteen dacoits held and no casualties on the RAC side.

As on today fifteen battalions of RAC including one special battalion formed by only female Constables Specially trained Unit named Hadi Rani Mahila Battalion (14 regular battalions + 1 Mahila battalion) and a sole battalion of MBC are there in the State as State paramilitary force. Out of these 14 battalions of RAC, 11 battalions are deployed in Rajasthan while 3 are in Delhi.

### List of RAC Battalion Units

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* First Battalion – Jodhpur
* Second Battalion – Kota
* Third Battalion – Bikaner
* Fourth Battalion – Jaipur
* Fifth Battalion – Jaipur
* Sixth Battalion – Dholpur
* Seventh Battalion – Bharatpur
* Eighth Battalion – Delhi
* Ninth Battalion – Tonk
* Tenth Battalion – Bikaner
* Eleventh Battalion – Delhi
* Twelfth Battalion – Delhi
* Thirteenth Battalion – Jail Security
* Fourteenth Battalion – Bharatpur

## See also

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* Mewar Bhil Corps
* Indian Police Service
* Rajasthan Police Academy
* Rajasthan Police Service
* Rajasthan Administrative Service
* Rajasthan Public Service Commission
* Police forces of the states and union territories of India

## Notes

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1. ^ Rank insignia of DGP is similar to additional DGP.
2. ^ Also known as superintendent of police (selection grade)
3. ^ This rank exists only in the Maharashtra Police.
4. ^ Shoulder insignia rank only used in the Maharashtra Police.
5. ^ This rank is also known as senior constable, constable grade-I, and exists only in some state police forces.

## References

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1. ^ "Rajasthan Police at a Glance".
2. ^ "राजस्थान के DGP उमेश मिश्रा ने लिया VRS, होमगार्ड डीजीपी उत्कल रंजन साहू को मिला प्रभार". 1 September 2004. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
3. ^ "Bhupendra Singh Yadav to hold the post of Rajasthan DGP for two years". 21 August 2019.
4. ^ "Mission Statement". Police.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
5. ^ Name, Design: / Modified: Your. "Rajasthan Police". www.police.rajasthan.gov.in.
6. ^ "Rajasthan Police". www.police.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
7. ^ "Rajasthan Police at a glance". police.rajasthan.gov.in.
8. ^ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
9. ^ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
10. ^ "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
11. ^ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
12. ^ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
13. ^ "Rajasthan Police at a Glance".
14. ^ "Rajasthan Armed Constabulary" (PDF). Rajasthan Police.

## External links

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* Rajasthan Police official website
* Rajasthan Police Sub Inspector Exam 2021

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