The Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) is the state police service of Rajasthan, India. Established in 1951, it is classified as a Group A State Civil Service. The functioning of the service is regulated by the Rajasthan Police Service Rules, 1954, which lay down provisions relating to recruitment, training, and service conditions of its officers.[1][2]
RPS officers are appointed to supervisory and command responsibilities across different administrative and territorial units of the state, where they perform duties related to policing, maintenance of public order, and crime control.. The Department of Home, Government of Rajasthan, acts as the cadre-controlling authority for the service.[3][4] Together with the Rajasthan Administrative Service and the Rajasthan Forest Service, the Rajasthan Police Service constitutes one of the principal feeder cadres for appointments to the All India Services.
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| Service Overview | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | R.P.S. |
| Founded | 1951 |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Staff College | Rajasthan Police Academy, Jaipur, Rajasthan[5] |
| Cadre Controlling Authority | Department of Home, Government of Rajasthan[6] |
| Minister Responsible | Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Minister of Home |
| Legal personality | Governmental; Civil service |
| Cadre Strength | 997 members[3] |
| Selection | Rajasthan State and Subordinate Combined Services Competitive Examination[2] |
| Association | RPS Association[7] |
| Head of the State Civil Services | |
| Chief Secretary | V. Srinivas, IAS |
Career progression
[edit]After completing their professional training, RPS officers are usually appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy. SP). In this capacity, they are commonly posted as Circle Officers, where a police circle typically comprises several police stations. With experience and seniority, officers are promoted to the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP).[1]
Functional Designations vs. Substantive Rank
[edit]The substantive rank or permanent rank of Junior Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officers is Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). Their designation varies based on their posting: when appointed to supervise a police circle comprising multiple police stations at the district or sub-division level, they are designated as Circle Officers (CO). In Police Commissionerates (Jaipur or Jodhpur), they are known as Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP). When posted to Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) battalions, they serve as Assistant Commandants. However, when posted to specialized units such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), SOG, CID (CB), or CID (IB), they retain the title of Deputy Superintendent of Police.[8]
The substantive rank of Senior RPS officers is Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP). When posted to a Police Commissionerate (Jaipur or Jodhpur), they are designated as Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police (ADCP). However, when posted to Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) battalions, they serve as Deputy Commandants or Commandants.[8]
| Rank | Designation | Transfer/Posting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Scale | Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) | Director General of Police (DGP)
(Police Headquarters, Jaipur) |
| Senior Scale & Above | Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP) | Department of Home
(Government of Rajasthan, Secretariat) |
Rank structure
[edit]| Rank | Insignia description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) | Three stars with R.P.S. badge | 
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| Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP) | National Emblem with R.P.S. badge | 
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "राजस्थान पुलिस सेवा नियम" [Rajasthan Police Service Rules] (PDF) (in Hindi). 1954.
- ^ a b "राजस्थान लोक सेवा आयोग, अजमेर" [Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer] (PDF) (in Hindi). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-09-02.
- ^ a b "Order" (PDF). Government of Rajsthan - Home (Gr.I) department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-07-23.
- ^ "RPS List". Archived from the original on 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Rajasthan police academy organises passing out parade for 76 RPS probationers | Jaipur News - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Home Department". Archived from the original on 2017-03-12. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Sps: Rps Body Seeks Designation Upgrade For Senior Addl Sps | Jaipur News - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ a b "Rajasthan Police". Archived from the original on 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2025-12-26.