Jaipur, January 12, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday personally handed over appointment letters to more than 8,000 newly recruited constables of the Rajasthan Police at a grand ceremony held in Jaipur. The event was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and several other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Shah described the day as a “milestone for the law and order system” in Rajasthan, noting that the new recruits will commit their careers to ensuring public safety and upholding the security of the state. He said the ceremony also marked a moment of immense pride for the families of the recruits, many of whom saw new hope awakened with the appointment of their sons and daughters.
Out of the over 8,000 youth who received appointment letters, more than 2,500 are women constables, reflecting a growing emphasis on gender representation in the state police force. Shah also virtually inaugurated a Multipurpose Indoor Hall and honoured the Ratannagar Police Station in Churu district as the best police station in Rajasthan.
Shah praised the Rajasthan government for conducting a transparent, merit-based recruitment process that was free from bribery or political influence. He emphasised that jobs were awarded purely on candidates’ capabilities, illustrating the state’s commitment to fairness and equal opportunity.
Highlighting the efforts of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led administration, the Home Minister said it had successfully ended the menace of paper leaks, a challenge that plagued the recruitment process under the previous government. He added that the current recruitment drive was technology-driven and impartial.
Shah also underscored the strategic importance and varied challenges of policing in Rajasthan, from its 1,070-kilometre international border with Pakistan to its deserts, historical forts and major tourist destinations. He urged the new constables to remain focused during training so they can effectively contribute to a secure and prosperous Rajasthan.
Pointing to improved law and order, Shah said crime in the state has seen a significant decline since the current government took office, a trend he linked with enhanced governance and police reforms. He also highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the Rajasthan Police, including the formation of an Anti-Gangster Task Force, modernization efforts, integration of command centres, and the launch of specialised units.
The ceremony marked the first batch of constables to join the force after the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, underlining the government’s focus on strengthening criminal justice and policing frameworks ahead.