SVPNPA Assistant Commandant (Ministerial) Recruitment 2026

SVPNPA (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy) is hiring 1 Assistant Commandant (Ministerial) at Hyderabad on deputation basis. If you are a serving officer in a uniformed Ministerial cadre with a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years experience in administration, establishment and accounts, you can be nominated. Pay is at Level-9 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month). The deputation period is 3 years extendable up to 5 years.

SVPNPA Assistant Commandant (Ministerial) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited nominations for 1 post of Assistant Commandant (Ministerial) in its Hyderabad campus. The post is General Central Service, Group 'B' Gazetted, Ministerial. This is a deputation post for officers from Central and State Police Forces such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, IB, NIA, CBI, BPR&D, NCRB, Assam Rifles, NDRF, NEPA, NICFS and similar central/state government departments.

Who Can Apply?

You must be a serving officer in the Central Government or State Government meeting the following criteria.

Service Eligibility (any one):

• Holding analogous posts (uniformed officers in the Ministerial cadre) on regular basis in pay Level-9 (Rs. 53,100-1,67,800), OR
• Inspector (Ministerial) with 5 years regular service in Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) or pay scale PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4600 (pre-revised)

Essential Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised University
• 5 years experience in administration, establishment and account matters

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• Total deputation period (including any earlier ex-cadre deputation in another organisation) must not exceed 3 years initially, extendable up to 5 years

Salary

• Pay: Level-9 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month)
• DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules
• Deputation (Duty) Allowance as admissible under Central Government rules

Selection Process

Selection is by deputation. There is no written exam.

1. Screening of nominations by SVPNPA based on eligibility, ACRs and service record
2. Selection Committee review of shortlisted candidates
3. Cadre clearance, integrity and vigilance certificates from the parent department
4. Final appointment order on deputation (initially 3 years, extendable to 5 years)

How to Apply

1. Download the bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from svpnpa.gov.in under the 'Vacancies' tab.
2. Fill in the bio-data and get it duly attested.
3. Attach attested copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
4. Attach details of major and minor penalties for the last 10 years.
5. Attach Integrity, Vigilance and Cadre Clearance Certificates.
6. Forward the complete application through proper channel to: Deputy Director (Estt), SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad - 500 052.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Within 2 months of Employment News publication (forward through proper channel)

• Supervise the establishment, administrative, accounting and training matters of the Academy as allotted by the Director
• Report to the Deputy Director or Assistant Director and brief them on key matters whenever needed
• Manage Ministerial cadre staff and ensure smooth office administration
• Handle accounts, audits and financial matters within the Academy
• Prepare establishment-related notes, files and policy submissions
• Coordinate with Central Government ministries and police organisations on administrative matters
• Carry out any other supervisory duties assigned by the Director or senior officers from time to time