Members of the Indian Police Service provide the leaderhsip for the Police Services in India. In a democratic country, public expectation of the policemen, is very high. "The modern policeman must be a law enforcer and lawyer, scientist in a whole range of physical sciences - chemistry, physics, electronics, medic, psychologist, social worker, human relations and race relations, expert, marriage counsellor, youth adviser, athlete, public servant - these are but a few of the many skills, a member of the major Police department must personally possess many of them - and perform them with excellence. Safety, life and property, equal justice, liberty, confidence in Government and in the purpose of our law depend on it." (CLARK RAMSAY - 1971)

2. A leader is required to lead, precede, guide and be an example to others in professional competence and achievement.

3. The present system of recruitment and training of IPS officers does not enable an IPS officer to evolve as a leader of modern policeman, as outlined above.

4. Basically, the age of an IPS probationer, which is around 25+ years today, rules out the possibility of a longer training programme than at present. At this age, the propensity and desire to learn diminishes; due to many factors, the motivation is also lacking.

5. The remedy lies in recruiting IPS officers at an young age and give them a longer training programme, which will give adequate scope to acquire ‘knowledge’ and ‘skills’.

6. The SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME envisages recruiting IPS officers through a competitive examination after ‘Plus 2’ stage, in the age group of 17-19 years. They will be required to undergo an academic course of three years leading to B.Sc. Police Science of a recognised university. Simultaneously, a three-year training programme for imparting professional skills will be implemented. After successful completion of the three-year programme, candidates will undergo advanced practical training for one year. Thus, after four years, when they are between 21-23 years of age, these young officers will be well equipped to assume the role of leaders in the Police Services of India. (Details in Annexure I)

1. Either Osmania University, Hyderabad (AP) or Indira Gandhi Open University will be requested to establish a Department of Police Science and work out a curriculum for a 12 Semester (3 year) Degree course, leading to B.Sc. Police Science degree. An Expert Committee consisting of social scientists, distinguished Police Administrators, criminologists would be constituted to work out the Programme of study - which will be strictly tailored to meet the KNOWLEDGE needs of a Police Officer. (Annexure II)

2. An Expert Committee of senior Police Officers will work out a three-year training programme for imparting professional skills required of a Police Officer (Annexure-III).

3. Union Public Service Commission will be requested to frame the rules, syllabus and format of a competitive examination for recruitment of IPS (SES). The examination should consist of three papers (1) General studies, (2) General Essay, and (3) A Paper to test the analytical ability of the candidates. (Problems solving exercises).

4. Every year, 5 per cent of the total IPS cadre strength of 2500 (125 candidates) will be recruited. They will be assigned a seniority, three years hence i.e., those recruited in 1990 will get 1993 seniority i.e., they will be deemed to have entered IPS only after they successfully complete B.Sc. Police Science course and the training programme in skills. They will be allotted the States/UTs at the time of recruitment itself. For purpose of seniority, in the list of IPS officers in the State/UT cadre, they will be placed below IPS(RR) and IPS(SPS) officers. Since these officers (RR and SPS) will be of higher age groups, this will not affect the prospects of SES officers.

5. The present National Police Academy Campus cannot cater to this Scheme and there is need to build a new complex at Hyderabad to meet the needs of S.E.S. The present complex could be continued to be used, as at present, for training IPS (RR) and (SPS) and senior level officers. An officer of the rank of Additional Director-General should be placed in over-all charge of this Scheme. He will work under the supervision of Director, NPA, but will have functional autonomy. He will have the required administrative and academic staff. This officer should have acceptable academic and professional credentials.

6. (a) The academic programme will be evaluated by the university and the degree of B.Sc. Police Science will be awarded to the successful candidates. The National Police Academy will only organise teaching of the subjects in the syllabus. The control of the examinations will be with the University and candidates will be evaluated strictly according to University academic standards.

(b) In the training programme for skills, the evaluation will be done by UPSC with the help of ‘experts’. However, 50 per cent of the marks in each subject will be earmarked for ‘continuous internal assessment’, by NPA trainees.

(c) In case of failure, candidates will be given one more chance. But they will lose one year seniority and start their practical/academic training with the next batch.

7. As there will be fluctuation in the number of vacancies in the IPS cadre of States/UTs, the present recruitment of IPS (RR) would continue for the next 20/25 years. However, the vacancies would be computed after earmarking the fixed quota of 5 per cent for SES.

8. Out of the SES candidates, after successful completion of four-year programme, 20 per cent will be allotted to the Centre for permanent secondment to the I.B. and Central Police Organisations. Thus, ONE per cent of IPS cadre strength, namely 25 officers, will be available for Centre every year. These 25 will be distributed in a fixed quota to IB and CPOs. With the introduction of IPS (SES), IB and CPOs will stop/recruiting officers at Class I level (direct DCIOs/Dy.S.Ps./ACs). This will also, in the long run, put to rest the present controversy in CPOs between IPS and non-IPS officers.

As this Scheme requires careful preparation, it can be implemented only after 18 months have elapsed from the time a policy decision is taken.

It is felt that this much of time would be needed:

(d) A Special Officer of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India in the Union Home Ministry with sufficient financial powers need to be appointed to implement the Scheme including the establishment and construction of a new NPA complex. The hands of the Director, NPA, are full and he cannot be expected to share this additional task.

[ Special Entry Scheme ]

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECRUITMENT

I. Educational qualification : Plus Two (12 years schooling)

II. Age on entry : Between 17 and 19 years (No concession in

age for any one.)

III. Physical requirements: 1. Medical category ‘A’

2. Height : 5’6" (For Tribal candidates, 5’3")

3. Chest : 30-32"

4. Weight : 130-150 Lbs.

5. Eye sight : 6/6

IV. Mode of selection:

1. Qualify in an Entrance examination conducted by UPSC;
1. Qualify in a Viva Voce and Physical efficiency tests, conducted by UPSC;
1. Qualify in a Medical examination by a Board constituted by UPSC;
1. Must have a clear Police record.

V. Period of training : FOUR years

VI. Mode of training

(2) After successful completion of above, one year Advanced Practical Training.

After successful completion of FOUR years of training, will be confirmed in the IPS Junior scale.

I. During four years of training:

II. Stipend (for pocket expenses)

First year : Rs. 75 p.m.

Second year : Rs.100 p.m.

Third year : Rs.150 p.m.

Fourth year : Rs.200 p.m.

After successful completion of four years training, candidates will be appointed in the Junior scale of Indian Police Service and draw pay and allowances prescribed for IPS from time to time by the Government of India.

1. Modern Indian History (1857 till date)

2. Constitution of India

3. Evolution of Police system in a free society (History of Police in UK and USA systems).

4. Evolution of Police system in India.

5. Principles of Jurisprudence (with special emphasis on the concept of Rule of Law)

6. Economic development in India after Independence (A Review of Five-Year Plans.)

7-8. Indian Penal Code I and II (selected sections)

9-10. Code of Criminal Procedure I and II

11-12 Indian Evidence Act I and II

13. Social legislation in India

14. Juvenile justice in India

15-16 Minor Acts I and II

17. Prevention of Corruption Act

18. Prison system and Administration in India.

19-20 Probation of Offenders Act and Probation system in India : I and II

21-24 Forensic Science I to IV

25-26 Behavioural Sciences for Police I and II

27-28 Principles of Public Administration I and II

29-30 Police Administration in India I and II

31-32 Medical Jurisprudence I and II

33-34 Computer : I. Fundamentals; II. Programming

35-36 Public Relations I and II, including role of Press in a Democracy.

(To be taught over a period of three years in the National Police Academy)

1. First Aid

2. Fire fighting, civil defence

3. Swimming

4. Rescue and resuscitation

5. Motor vehicles driving (two wheelers, car, jeep and heavy vehicles)

6. Equitation

7. Rock climbing

8. Photography

9. Computers - Operation of PC’s and software proficiency

10. Regional languages

1. Wireless

2. Scientific aids to crime detection

(a) Finger prints

(b) Foot prints

(c) Preserving of scene of crime; Handling of evidence; Exhibits packing etc.

3. Physical : (a) P.T.

(b) Drill - Squad; company

4. Fire arms : (a) Revolver/Pistol

(b) Rifle (SLR)

(c) Automatic weapons (MP, SMG etc.)

5. Explosives : Indentification and handling of

6. Unarmed combat : Judo, Karate etc.

7. Field craft : Patrol, Ambush etc.