Young 2016-Batch IPS Officers Entrusted with Critical Roles in Jaipur and Kota
In a major administrative decision, the Rajasthan government has promoted and reassigned five IPS officers of the 2016 batch to pivotal positions across the state. The Department of Personnel (DoP) issued the transfer orders on Tuesday afternoon, with immediate effect.
The reshuffle underscores the government’s strategy of placing young, dynamic officers in strategically important roles, particularly in Jaipur and Kota, two of Rajasthan’s most critical urban centers.
Posting Details of the Promoted Officers
Piyush Dixit (2016 Batch)
Appointed Superintendent of Police (Security), Jaipur
Will oversee security arrangements for the Chief Minister, Governor, and other VVIPs.
Vishnaram Bishnoi (2016 Batch)
Appointed Superintendent of Police-I, CID Crime Branch, Jaipur
Tasked with handling investigations into serious and complex criminal cases.
Pushpendra Singh Rathore (2016 Batch)
Appointed Superintendent of Police-II, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jaipur
Will lead probes into corruption-related offences, a high-priority responsibility.
Kamal Shekhawat (2016 Batch)
Appointed Superintendent of Police, Vigilance, Jaipur
Will oversee internal vigilance and disciplinary matters within the police force.
Avnish Kumar Sharma (2016 Batch)
Appointed Commandant, 2nd Battalion, Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), Kota
Will be responsible for maintaining law and order and supervising battalion operations in Kota.
Strategic Focus on Jaipur and Kota
Of the five promoted officers, three have been assigned to Jaipur, signaling the government’s emphasis on bolstering security, vigilance, and investigative capacity in the state capital. Simultaneously, the appointment of a new RAC Commandant in Kota highlights the administration’s focus on strengthening law and order in Rajasthan’s second key city.
A Vote of Confidence in Young IPS Officers
This reshuffle represents more than just routine transfers—it reflects a generational shift in Rajasthan’s policing leadership. By elevating officers from the 2016 batch to critical roles, the government has demonstrated confidence in their ability to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness to the state’s law enforcement framework.
