Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has reportedly withheld no-objection certificates (NOCs) for five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers seeking central deputation, citing a shortage of senior and experienced personnel needed for policing and law-and-order responsibilities in the state.
Among the officers affected are Dinesh MN and Biju George Joseph, both 1995-batch IPS officers of the Rajasthan cadre. Dinesh MN currently heads the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) as an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), while Biju George Joseph, a former Jaipur Police Commissioner, is serving as ADGP (Personnel).
According to media reports, the state government is considering central deputation requests on a case-by-case basis and may grant permission if the Union Government makes a specific request for an officer. The reports also indicate that the state administration wants to retain experienced police officers amid existing staffing constraints.
Dinesh MN and Biju George Joseph Among Five Officers Denied NOC
Both officers have been empanelled for senior positions at the Centre.
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Their service details are as follows:
- Dinesh MN: A 1995-batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, he is currently ADGP for ATS, AGTF and ANTF. He was empanelled for central deputation at the ADGP or equivalent level in February 2025.
- Biju George Joseph K: A 1995-batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, he is currently ADGP (Personnel). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Law, Cyber Crime Investigation and Digital Forensics. He previously served as Jaipur Police Commissioner and was empanelled for Director General (DG)-level positions at the Centre in June 2026.
The reported decision means that neither officer has received the state government’s NOC for the proposed deputation.
Three Other Officers Mentioned in the Report
The report also provides details of three Rajasthan-cadre IPS officers serving in district and specialised police assignments.
- Dharmendra Singh: A 2014-batch IPS officer. He is currently Superintendent of Police (SP), Chittorgarh. His previous postings include SP of Bhilwara, Dholpur and Sirohi.
- Sudhir Chaudhary: A 2015-batch IPS officer. He is currently SP, Alwar. His previous postings include SP of Jaisalmer and Hanumangarh.
- Abhijit Singh: A 2012-batch IPS officer. He is currently Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Anti-Narcotics Task Force. His previous postings include SP of Banswara and Nagaur.
26 Rajasthan-Cadre IPS Officers Already on Central Deputation
According to report, 26 IPS officers from the Rajasthan cadre are currently serving on central deputation. The accompanying graphic published by Bhaskar English lists the following names.
- Rajesh Nirwan
- Rajesh Arya
- Vinita Thakur
- Vikram Thakur
- Satyapriya Singh
- Umesh Chandra Dutta
- Navjyoti Gogoi
- Jose Mohan
- Nitin Deep Lakhan
- Santosh Chalke
- Don K. Joseph
- Mamta Rahul
- Ananddeep Singh Kapoor
- Rahul Borat
- Vikas Pathak
- Rahul Jain
- Preeti Jain
- Anil Parash Deshmukh
- Jagannath Singla
- Vineet Kumar Rathore
- Pooja Awana
- Adarsh Sindhu
- Kiran Kang Sindhu
- Jai Yadav
- Deepak Yadav
- Digvijay Anand
According to reports, Rajasthan has a sanctioned strength of 222 IPS posts, with approximately 208–214 officers in service at the time of reporting.
Rajasthan Cites Need to Retain Senior Police Officers
The state government’s reported position is that experienced IPS officers are required to manage policing, law and order and senior-level administrative responsibilities.
The Personnel Department is said to have indicated that the decision to release officers for central deputation rests with the state leadership. Reports also attribute to the administration a preference for considering such requests when the Centre specifically seeks an officer’s services.
The main considerations cited in the report include:
- Existing vacancies: Rajasthan is reported to have fewer officers in service than its sanctioned cadre strength.
- Senior-level requirements: Experienced officers are needed to supervise police operations and administrative functions.
- Existing deputations: The reported figure of 26 officers serving at the Centre is a key consideration in the state’s position.
- Case-by-case clearance: Requests may be considered in light of the state’s staffing needs and any specific request from the Union Government.
The report quotes Dheeraj Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary in the Personnel Department, as saying that the decision on central deputation rests with the Chief Minister and that NOCs had not been issued to the officers who applied.
Earlier Governments Have Also Restricted Deputation Requests
Rajasthan has previously taken a similar position on central deputation. In 2019, the Ashok Gehlot-led government reportedly resisted requests to send IAS officers to the Centre, citing a shortage of senior administrative personnel.
Such disputes reflect the challenge of balancing a state’s requirement for officers with the Union Government’s need for experienced personnel in central ministries, departments and police organisations.
What Do the Rules Say About Central Deputation?
Central deputation enables officers of the All India Services, including the IPS, to serve in Union Government ministries, departments and central organisations for a specified period.
Rule 6(1) of the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, provides for deputation to the Central Government or another eligible organisation with the concurrence of the concerned governments. It also states that, in the event of disagreement between the state and central governments, the matter is to be decided by the Central Government, and the state government must give effect to that decision.
The rules therefore distinguish between the ordinary process requiring concurrence and the procedure applicable when the two governments disagree. The exact process depends on the nature of the proposed deputation and the applicable administrative instructions.
Empanelment Does Not Guarantee a Central Posting
The cases of Dinesh MN and Biju George Joseph highlight the distinction between being empanelled for a senior central post and actually being appointed to one.
Empanelment makes an officer eligible for consideration at a specified level; it does not itself constitute a posting order. The reported absence of an NOC from Rajasthan is therefore a separate administrative issue from the officers’ empanelment status.
For now, the two officers continue in their Rajasthan assignments. Any change would depend on the applicable deputation process and the decisions of the authorities concerned.
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