เคญเคพเคฐเคคเฅเคฏ เคชเฅเคฒเคฟเคธ เคธเฅเคตเคพ (Indian Police Service)
01.01.2025 เคเฅ เค เคงเคฟเคเฅเคค เคธเคเคตเคฐเฅเค เคธเคเคเฅเคฏเคพ
Authorised Strength of IPS Officers 2025 (All States & AGMUT)
The IPS Cadre Strength 2025 in India reflects the authorised number of officers allocated across various state cadres and joint cadres like AGMUT, forming the backbone of the countryโs policing and internal security system. As of 1 January 2025, the total authorised strength of the Indian Police Service stands at 5,099 officers, out of which around 4,594 officers are in position, indicating a noticeable vacancy level that continues to impact policing efficiency. The cadre structure is built around Senior Duty Posts (SDP), which total 2,781, and additional reserves such as Central Deputation Reserve (CDR), State Deputation Reserve (SDR), Training Reserve (TR), and Junior/Leave Reserve. Among the states, Uttar Pradesh has the highest authorised strength with 541 posts, followed by the AGMUT cadre (457) and West Bengal (347), highlighting the administrative and population-based demands of these regions. On the other end, smaller states like Sikkim have minimal cadre strength due to lower administrative requirements. The IPS cadre system ensures a balance between direct recruitment and promotion quotas, maintaining leadership continuity and experience within the police force. Overall, the 2025 cadre data is crucial for understanding governance capacity, resource allocation, and internal security preparedness in India.
Authorised Cadre Strength of the Indian Police Service (as on 01.01.2025)
1. Andhra Pradesh (เคเคเคงเฅเคฐ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคถ)
- DG: 2 | ADG: 7 | IG: 19 | DIG: 19 | SP: 48
- Total SDP: 95
- Total Authorised Strength: 174
- Officers in position: 140
2. AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram & UT)
- DG: 6 | ADG: 17 | IG: 39 | DIG: 55 | SP: 131
- Total SDP: 248
- Total Authorised Strength: 457
- Officers in position: 427
3. AssamโMeghalaya (เค เคธเคฎโเคฎเฅเคเคพเคฒเคฏ)
- Total SDP: 107
- Total Authorised Strength: 195
- Officers in position: 157
4. Bihar (เคฌเคฟเคนเคพเคฐ)
- Total SDP: 132
- Total Authorised Strength: 242
- Officers in position: 241
5. Chhattisgarh (เคเคคเฅเคคเฅเคธเคเคขเคผ)
- Total SDP: 78
- Total Authorised Strength: 142
- Officers in position: 135
6. Gujarat (เคเฅเคเคฐเคพเคค)
- Total SDP: 114
- Total Authorised Strength: 208
- Officers in position: 203
7. Haryana (เคนเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเคฃเคพ)
- Total SDP: 79
- Total Authorised Strength: 144
- Officers in position: 127
8. Himachal Pradesh (เคนเคฟเคฎเคพเคเคฒ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคถ)
- Total SDP: 53
- Total Authorised Strength: 96
- Officers in position: 84
9. Jharkhand (เคเคพเคฐเคเคเคก)
- Total SDP: 86
- Total Authorised Strength: 158
- Officers in position: 143
10. Karnataka (เคเคฐเฅเคจเคพเคเค)
- Total SDP: 122
- Total Authorised Strength: 224
- Officers in position: 203
11. Kerala (เคเฅเคฐเคฒ)
- Total SDP: 94
- Total Authorised Strength: 172
- Officers in position: 150
12. Madhya Pradesh (เคฎเคงเฅเคฏ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคถ)
- Total SDP: 173
- Total Authorised Strength: 319
- Officers in position: 271
13. Maharashtra (เคฎเคนเคพเคฐเคพเคทเฅเคเฅเคฐ)
- Total SDP: 179
- Total Authorised Strength: 329
- Officers in position: 306
14. Manipur (เคฎเคฃเคฟเคชเฅเคฐ)
- Total SDP: 50
- Total Authorised Strength: 91
- Officers in position: 85
15. Nagaland (เคจเคพเคเคพเคฒเฅเคเคก)
- Total SDP: 44
- Total Authorised Strength: 80
- Officers in position: 65
16. Odisha (เคเคกเคฟเคถเคพ)
- Total SDP: 107
- Total Authorised Strength: 195
- Officers in position: 132
17. Punjab (เคชเคเคเคพเคฌ)
- Total SDP: 94
- Total Authorised Strength: 172
- Officers in position: 138
18. Rajasthan (เคฐเคพเคเคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ)
- Total SDP: 121
- Total Authorised Strength: 222
- Officers in position: 216
19. Sikkim (เคธเคฟเคเฅเคเคฟเคฎ)
- Total SDP: 18
- Total Authorised Strength: 32
- Officers in position: 30
20. Tamil Nadu (เคคเคฎเคฟเคฒเคจเคพเคกเฅ)
- Total SDP: 150
- Total Authorised Strength: 276
- Officers in position: 242
21. Telangana (เคคเฅเคฒเคเคเคพเคจเคพ)
- Total SDP: 76
- Total Authorised Strength: 139
- Officers in position: 134
22. Tripura (เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคชเฅเคฐเคพ)
- Total SDP: 38
- Total Authorised Strength: 69
- Officers in position: 63
23. Uttar Pradesh (เคเคคเฅเคคเคฐ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคถ)
- Total SDP: 293
- Total Authorised Strength: 541
- Officers in position: 510
24. Uttarakhand (เคเคคเฅเคคเคฐเคพเคเคเคก)
- Total SDP: 42
- Total Authorised Strength: 75
- Officers in position: 73
25. West Bengal (เคชเคถเฅเคเคฟเคฎ เคฌเคเคเคพเคฒ)
- Total SDP: 188
- Total Authorised Strength: 347
- Officers in position: 319
เคธเคพเคฐเคพเคเคถ / Grand Total
- Total Senior Duty Posts (SDP): 2781
- Total Authorised Strength: 5099
- Officers in Position: 4594
IPS Cadre Strength 2025 โ Conceptual Knowledge Network (Sarvarthapedia)
Core Concept: IPS Cadre Strength (India, 2025)
Represents the authorised and actual number of Indian Police Service officers distributed across the state and joint cadres, structured through defined administrative reserves and recruitment channels.
Cluster 1: Structural Components of Cadre System
Senior Duty Posts (SDP)
Primary operational positions in state policing.
See also:
- Total Authorised Strength
- State Cadres
- Police Administration
Total Authorised Strength
Sum of SDP and all reserve components.
See also:
- Cadre Allocation Policy
- Workforce Planning
- Governance Capacity
Central Deputation Reserve (CDR)
Officers reserved for deputation to central organizations.
See also:
- Union Government
- Inter-governmental Coordination
State Deputation Reserve (SDR)
Officers assigned to state-level non-core policing roles.
See also:
- State Administration
- Public Policy Implementation
Training Reserve (TR)
Officers undergoing training at various stages.
See also:
- Police Training Academies
- Capacity Building
Junior Posts Reserve and Leave Reserve (JRP & LR)
Buffer to manage leave and junior-level staffing gaps.
See also:
- Human Resource Management
- Administrative Flexibility
Cluster 2: Recruitment and Career Flow
Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ)
Officers recruited through civil services examination.
See also:
- Union Public Service Commission
- Civil Services Examination
Promotion Quota (PQ)
Officers promoted from State Police Services.
See also:
- Career Progression
- Institutional Experience
Cadre Allocation Policy
Mechanism for assigning officers to state cadres.
See also:
- Federal Structure of India
- Administrative Reforms
Cluster 3: Federal and Administrative Framework
State Cadres
State-specific IPS allocations based on administrative needs.
See also:
- Law and Order
- Regional Governance
AGMUT Cadre
Joint cadre covering multiple regions.
See also:
- Union Territories
- Administrative Integration
Federal Policing Structure
Division of policing responsibilities between centre and states.
See also:
- Constitution of India
- Internal Security
Cluster 4: Quantitative Indicators and Analysis
Vacancy Levels
Difference between authorised strength and officers in position.
See also:
- Governance Efficiency
- Police Reforms
State-wise Distribution
Variation in cadre strength across states.
See also:
- Population Size
- Crime Rate
High Cadre States
Examples include Uttar Pradesh, AGMUT, West Bengal.
See also:
- Resource Allocation
- Administrative Burden
Low Cadre States
Examples include Sikkim and smaller northeastern states.
See also:
- Scale of Governance
- Regional Demographics
Cluster 5: Governance and Policy Relevance
Internal Security Capacity
Ability of the state to maintain law and order.
See also:
- National Security
- Crisis Management
Police Reforms
Efforts to address shortages and improve efficiency.
See also:
- Supreme Court Directives on Police Reform
- Accountability Mechanisms
Public Administration
Role of IPS officers in governance beyond policing.
See also:
- Bureaucracy
- Policy Implementation
Cluster 6: Supporting Institutions and Processes
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nodal authority for IPS cadre management.
See also:
- Cadre Rules
- Internal Security Policy
Department of Personnel and Training
Responsible for cadre notifications and policies.
See also:
- Civil Services Management
- ะบะฐะดัะพะฒัะต ัะตัะพัะผั
Police Training Academies
Institutions for officer training.
See also:
- Leadership Development
- Professional Standards
Interlinking Overview
IPS Cadre Strength โ Governance Capacity
Cadre size directly impacts administrative effectiveness.
IPS Cadre Strength โ Federal Structure
Distribution reflects centre-state balance.
IPS Cadre Strength โ Recruitment System
DRQ and PQ ensure continuity and expertise.
IPS Cadre Strength โ Internal Security
Adequate staffing is essential for law enforcement readiness.
