Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Madhya Pradesh Requests More IPS Officers from Central Government
The Madhya Pradesh government needs more police leaders (IPS officers).
They asked the Central Government for eight extra officers to help with the shortage.
These officers will be chosen from the 2026 Civil Services Exam.
If the request is approved, the state will have more police leaders than usual.
This also means more opportunities for officers who are promoted from within the state police.
This year, some police officers will be promoted to IPS.
Madhya Pradesh government requested eight additional IPS officers from the Central Government.
The request aims to address the shortage of IPS officers in the state.
The additional officers are sought from the UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026.
If approved, MP will get 21 RR IPS officers against a quota of 13 in 2026.
The state's SPS officers would indirectly benefit from the increase.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh government and the Union Government
- What
- Madhya Pradesh government seeks more IPS officers.
- When
- For the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To address the shortage of IPS officers.
- Request
- Eight additional IPS officers
- Purpose
- Address officer shortage
- Source
- UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
- Proposed RR Officers in 2026
- 21
- Regular Quota in 2026
- 13
- RR to Promotees Ratio
- 66.66:33.33