In a significant late-night administrative exercise, the Government of Rajasthan on Monday (February 23, 2026) carried out a major reshuffle in the state police administration, transferring 21 IPS officers.
The transfers were effected following a series of promotions and administrative requirements across commissionerates, ranges, specialised units and the police headquarters. The reshuffle is being seen as one of the most extensive in recent months.
Key Changes at the Top
Among the most notable appointments, Vipin Kumar Pandey (IPS:1998:RJ) has been posted as ADG, Crime Branch, Jaipur, replacing Hawa Singh Ghumaria (IPS:1997:RJ), who has been moved as ADG, Headquarters, Jaipur. Pandey will also hold additional charge of ADG, Police Recruitment and Promotion Board.
S Parimala (IPS:2004:RJ) has been appointed as the new IG, ACB, Jaipur, while Sharat Kaviraj (IPS:2004:RJ) has been named the new Police Commissioner of Jodhpur.
Major Postings and Promotions
Praful Kumar (IPS:2001:RJ) and H G Raghavendra Suwasa (IPS:2001:RJ) have been promoted to ADG rank and posted as ADG, Intelligence and ADG, Training, respectively.
Several DIG-rank officers of the 2008 batch have been promoted to IG rank and assigned key responsibilities. These include Dr Priti Chandra as IG, Law & Order; Harendra Kumar Mahawar as IG, CID-CB; Rahul Kotoki as IG, Personnel; Om Prakash-II as IG, Bikaner Range; Rajesh Singh as IG, ATS; Rajendra Prasad Goyal as IG, Kota Range; and Kalu Ram Rawat as IG, Civil Rights & Anti Human Trafficking.
Other significant transfers include:
- Satyendra Singh (IPS:2005:RJ) as IG, Jodhpur Range
- Rahul Prakash (IPS:2006:RJ) as IG, Jaipur Range
- Hemant Kumar Sharma (IPS:2006:RJ) as IG, SCRB
- Ajay Pal Lamba (IPS:2005:RJ) as IG, SOG
- Rajesh Meena (IPS:2002:RJ) as IG, Home Guard
Om Prakash-I (IAS:2004:RJ), who was serving as Police Commissioner of Jodhpur, has been transferred as Special Commissioner (Operations), Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
Focus on Jaipur and Jodhpur
The reshuffle brings significant changes in Jaipur and Jodhpur, particularly in crime, intelligence, anti-corruption, and commissionerate structures. With multiple promotions to IG and ADG ranks, the state government has reshaped the leadership framework across key policing verticals.
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