AGARTALA: Tripura Police has received a boost to its senior leadership with the induction of three Tripura Police Service (TPS) officers into the Indian Police Service (IPS). The newly promoted officers are Kishore Debbarma, Rajib Nag and Rajib Sengupta, who have been allocated to the Tripura cadre following their elevation under the prescribed promotion framework.
To mark the occasion, a ceremonial piping event was organised at the Police Headquarters on Thursday. During the ceremony, Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Rao, a 1999-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, formally adorned the three officers with the IPS insignia.
The event was attended by senior police officials and colleagues, who congratulated the officers on their elevation to one of the country’s premier All India Services. The induction marks an important milestone in their careers and recognises their years of service in the Tripura Police.
MHA Issues Notification for Induction of Three TPS Officers
The induction follows a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on November 6, 2026, appointing Kishore Debbarma, Rajib Nag and Rajib Sengupta to the Indian Police Service under the Select List of 2025.
The appointments have been made in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Police Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, and the Indian Police Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955.
Under the promotion process, eligible officers of the State Police Service are considered for induction into the IPS through the prescribed selection and appointment framework.
With this notification, all three officers have formally entered the IPS and have been allocated to the Tripura cadre.
One-Year Probation and Mandatory IPS Training
As part of their induction into the Indian Police Service, all three officers will undergo a one-year probation period along with mandatory induction training, as prescribed under the applicable IPS regulations.
The training programme is intended to familiarise promoted officers with the administrative, operational and leadership responsibilities associated with the IPS.
It will also prepare them to handle higher-level responsibilities within the police administration and strengthen their understanding of the broader functioning of the All India Service.
IPS Appointments Subject to Pending Supreme Court Case
The Ministry of Home Affairs notification has clarified that the appointments will remain subject to the final outcome of the pending Special Leave Petition (Civil) Nos. 19765–19767 of 2015.
The matter relates to the case of State of Tripura and Others versus Jayanta Chakraborty and Others. Accordingly, the induction of the three officers is subject to the final decision in the pending legal proceedings.
Induction Expected to Strengthen Tripura Police Leadership
The elevation of Kishore Debbarma, Rajib Nag and Rajib Sengupta is being viewed as recognition of their service and contributions to law enforcement in Tripura.
Their induction into the Indian Police Service is expected to strengthen the senior leadership structure of the state police and enhance its administrative and operational capabilities.
The ceremonial event at Police Headquarters marked a proud occasion for the Tripura Police fraternity, highlighting the promotion opportunities available to State Police Service officers and their progression into the country’s premier policing cadre.
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