77th Batch to March in Passing Out Parade; BSF Chief Daljit Singh Chawdhary to Review Ceremony in Hyderabad
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad is set to host the Passing Out Parade of the 77th Regular Recruit (RR) Batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) on Friday.
A total of 190 officer trainees, comprising 65 women officers and 16 foreign participants, will mark the formal completion of their intensive police training program.
This year’s cohort highlights the Academy’s ongoing commitment to gender inclusivity and international collaboration in modern policing.
A Ceremony Celebrating Commitment and Courage
The parade represents the culmination of months of rigorous basic training, combining academic learning, field exercises, and leadership development. The event will be reviewed by Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, who will also address the graduating officers.
His address is expected to draw from decades of experience in national security, paramilitary operations, and public service, inspiring the young officers as they embark on their policing careers across India.
Women Trainees Take Prominent Role
This batch records a significant presence of women, with 65 female probationers graduating this year — a figure that reflects a steady and encouraging rise in women’s participation in the Indian Police Service.
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Speaking ahead of the ceremony, SVPNPA Director Amit Garg highlighted the trend:
“The growing participation of women officers signals a strong transformation in the structure of the Indian Police. It’s a sign that inclusivity and merit are shaping the future of policing in India.”
The Academy continues to emphasize equal opportunity and gender-sensitive training, ensuring women officers are equipped to take on diverse and demanding leadership roles.
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International Representation: 16 Officers from Neighboring Nations
Adding a global dimension to the parade, 16 foreign officer trainees from Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives are also graduating as part of the batch.
Their inclusion underscores India’s regional security partnerships and capacity-building efforts through international police training programs. These officers trained alongside their Indian peers, sharing experiences and learning best practices in areas such as counterterrorism, cybercrime, and disaster response.
About the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy
Situated in Hyderabad, the SVPNPA serves as India’s premier institution for training IPS officers. Its curriculum blends law, ethics, physical endurance, leadership, investigation techniques, and technology-driven policing.
The Passing Out Parade is a landmark event symbolizing the transition of trainees into full-fledged IPS officers. Once commissioned, these officers will take charge in districts and agencies across India, responsible for maintaining law and order, countering crime, and upholding justice.
A New Generation of Police Leadership
The graduation of the 77th IPS batch represents not just a milestone for the officers, but also a reflection of India’s evolving policing ethos—one that values diversity, professionalism, and global cooperation.
As the 190 officers march past the saluting dais, they embody the spirit of service, courage, and accountability that defines the Indian Police Service — ready to safeguard the nation and strengthen public trust in law enforcement.
