MHA Posts 24 AGMUT Cadre IPS Officers After Phase-II Training; Delhi and J&K Receive Highest Allocation – Full Posting List
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued the first major field posting orders for 24 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers belonging to the AGMUT cadre after they successfully completed their Basic Course Training (Phase-II). The officers, drawn from the 2023 and 2024 batches, have now been assigned to various States and Union Territories under the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.
The posting order, issued on August 6, 2026, marks an important milestone in the careers of these young IPS officers as they move from classroom and academy training to active field policing. They will now begin serving in diverse and strategically significant regions, including Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Puducherry and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, where they will gain hands-on experience in law enforcement, crime prevention, public order management and internal security.
The latest deployment reflects the Ministry’s effort to strengthen policing capacity across the AGMUT cadre while ensuring that critical administrative and security-sensitive regions receive an adequate number of newly trained officers.
Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir Receive the Highest Number of Officers
Among all the postings announced by the Ministry, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries, each receiving seven IPS officers. The substantial allocation underlines the operational requirements of both territories.
Delhi, as the National Capital Territory, handles a wide spectrum of policing responsibilities ranging from VIP security and law-and-order management to cybercrime, organised crime and major public events.
Jammu & Kashmir, on the other hand, continues to remain one of the country’s most sensitive policing assignments due to its unique security environment, counter-terrorism operations, border management and public order responsibilities.
The induction of newly trained officers is expected to strengthen policing and administrative capacity in the Union Territory. Apart from these two major destinations, the remaining officers have been distributed across other AGMUT cadre regions to reinforce police administration.
The allocation is as follows:
Delhi – 7 officers
Jammu & Kashmir – 7 officers
Arunachal Pradesh – 2 officers
Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 2 officers
Goa – 1 officer
Mizoram – 1 officer
Puducherry – 1 officer
Ladakh – 1 officer
The distribution ensures that both high-demand metropolitan regions and geographically challenging areas receive additional policing resources.
Posting of 2023-Batch AGMUT IPS Officers
The Ministry has posted thirteen officers belonging to the 2023 AGMUT batch to their first field assignments.
The officers and their allotted cadres are:
Neepa Manocha (IPS:2023) – Arunachal Pradesh
Abhijeet Sirohi (IPS:2023) – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Gaurav Kumar Tripathi (IPS:2023) – Delhi
Siddharth Singh (IPS:2023) – Delhi
Shrikesh Kumar Rai (IPS:2023) – Delhi
Vikas Gupta (IPS:2023) – Mizoram
Kumari Someya (IPS:2023) – Jammu & Kashmir
Gaurav Yadav (IPS:2023) – Goa
Daniel Raj (IPS:2023) – Jammu & Kashmir
Bhanupriya Gurjar (IPS:2023) – Arunachal Pradesh
Tenzin Yangki (IPS:2023) – Delhi
Aditi Verma (IPS:2023) – Jammu & Kashmir
Manav Dhanetiya (IPS:2023) – Jammu & Kashmir
These officers have completed the prescribed professional training programme and will now begin practical policing responsibilities under the supervision of senior officers in their respective postings.
Posting of 2024-Batch AGMUT IPS Officers
The Ministry has also announced the first field postings of officers from the 2024 AGMUT batch, who have likewise completed their Basic Course Training (Phase-II).
The postings are as follows:
Gaurav Singh (IPS:2024) – Delhi
Chaitanya Giri (IPS:2024) – Jammu & Kashmir
Anant Dhanraj Singh (IPS:2024) – Jammu & Kashmir
Harnit Singh Sudan (IPS:2024) – Delhi
Anurag Chopra (IPS:2024) – Puducherry
Kirti Yadav (IPS:2024) – Delhi
Mohan Mangawa (IPS:2024) – Jammu & Kashmir
Kathiravan E (IPS:2024) – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Ayush Mani Chaudhary (IPS:2024) – Jammu & Kashmir
Vinod Kumar Meena (IPS:2024) – Delhi
Koyye Chitti Raju (IPS:2024) – Ladakh
With these appointments, the officers formally enter the next phase of their careers, where they will be responsible for implementing policing strategies, maintaining law and order and supporting district and unit-level administration.
Transition from Training to Field Policing
The issuance of posting orders follows the successful completion of the Basic Course Training (Phase-II), an important stage in the professional preparation of IPS probationers.
During this phase, officers receive advanced instruction in policing practices, criminal investigation, intelligence gathering, leadership, operational planning, public order management and administrative procedures. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academy-based learning and real-world policing.
Completion of Phase-II signifies that the officers are ready to undertake independent field responsibilities while continuing to learn under experienced supervisory officers.
The transition from the academy to district policing exposes young IPS officers to a wide range of operational situations, helping them build practical leadership skills and administrative experience early in their careers.
Unique Nature of the AGMUT Cadre
Unlike officers belonging to state-specific cadres, AGMUT cadre IPS officers serve across multiple States and Union Territories during the course of their careers.
The AGMUT cadre comprises:
Arunachal Pradesh
Goa
Mizoram
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Chandigarh
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Lakshadweep
Puducherry
Depending on administrative requirements and cadre management policies, officers may be transferred between these regions, allowing them to gain experience in metropolitan policing, border security, island administration, insurgency-affected areas and routine district policing.
This diversity makes the AGMUT cadre one of the most challenging and professionally rewarding cadres in the Indian Police Service.
Strengthening Police Administration Across Strategic Regions
The latest round of postings is expected to enhance policing capabilities across the AGMUT cadre, particularly in regions where operational demands remain high.
The deployment of additional officers in Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir is likely to support policing requirements in two of the country’s most strategically important jurisdictions, while the postings in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Goa, Puducherry and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands will reinforce police administration in geographically diverse areas.
The newly posted officers will shortly report to their respective cadres and begin their first field assignments. Working alongside senior IPS officers, they will contribute to maintaining public order, preventing crime, strengthening internal security, conducting investigations and improving public service delivery.
As they embark on their professional journeys, these postings represent not only their first operational assignments but also the beginning of careers that could see them serve in a wide range of policing environments across the AGMUT cadre, reflecting the flexibility and national character of the Indian Police Service.
