539. Training of recruits.-

Recruits both for the civil and for the armed police will be trained at such places and in such manner as the Inspector General may determine and on conclusion of their training will undergo such tests as the Inspector General may prescribe.

540. Selection of X recruits from constables.-

Any constable recruit, who in the opinion of the officer conducting final tests, shown outstanding merit shall be designated as “X” recruit. This will be recorded in his character roll. He will be given special training and if drafted to the civil police should be encouraged to appear at the Provincial Promotion Examination as soon as possible.

541. Probation period of recruits.-

(1) A recruit will be on probation from the date he begins to officiate in a clear vacancy. The period of probation will be two years except in the following cases:

(a) those recruited directly in the Criminal Investigation Department or District Intelligence Staff will be on probation for three years, and

(b) those transferred to the Mounted Police will be governed by the directions in paragraph 84 of the Police Regulations. It at the end of the period of probation conduct and work have been satisfactory and the recruit has been approved by the Deputy Inspector General of Police for service in the force, the Superintendent of Police will confirm him in his appointment.

(2) In case in which either during or at the end of the period of probation, the Superintendent of Police is of opinion that a recruit is unlikely to make a good police officer he may dispense with his service. Before, however this is done the recruit must be supplied with specific complaints and grounds on which it is proposed to discharge him and then he should be called upon to show cause as to why he should not be discharged. The recruit must furnish his representation in writing and it will be duly considered by the Superintendent of Police before passing the orders of discharge.

(3) Every order passed by a Superintendent under sub-paragraph (2) above shall, subject to the control of the Deputy Inspector General be final.

542. Instruction in law and regulation to recruits.-

Instruction in law and regulation will be given in the lines schools by trained teachers. A Deputy Superintendent of Police will, as a rule, be placed in general discharge of the school which he must visit when at headquarters at least three times a week. Arrangements should be made for frequent short practical lectures, by experienced Police Officer. The Superintendent should take every opportunity of visiting the school. An inspection should be kept for the remarks of visiting officers.

543. Classes of constables.-

Constables are of two classes, A and B. Vacancies in class A were until 1st June, 1941, filled partly by fully literate men and partly by selected illiterate or semi-literate men who had special qualifications as detective or long records of meritorious service. After 1st June, 1941, constables must pass such educational tests as may from time to time be prescribed by the Inspector General in order to obtain promotion to class A. Class B comprises all constables not admitted to class A.

The employment of constables on clerical duties is subject to the conditions:

(1) that no constable shall be so employed unless he has had at least one year’s experience of executive duties, and 

(2) that so long as a sufficient number of qualified men are available no constable shall be so employed unless he has passed the prescri8bed examination.

544. Training of drill will be taught in reserve lines.-

Drill will be taught in the reserve lines under the supervision of the reserve inspector and armed police sub-inspector. Under-officers and men of the armed police and civil emergency reserve and all recruits will be instructed in squad, platoon and company drill in close and extended order, company ceremonial, guard duties, and in the general principles of infanty attack and of fire direction, discipline and control, in so far as these principles are applicable to police operations for the suppression of disturbances and the rounding up on criminal gangs. In large districts battalion drill and ceremonial drill may also be practiced. All the men of Civil and Armed Police are also required to attend Physical Training. The Superintendent of Police / Commandants may, however, exempt any person above 45 of age, from Physical Training, Apparatus work and such other strenuous exercises as the trainee is not to perform efficiently.

545. Training of drill of mounted police.-

Officers and men of the mounted police will be instructed in equitation, horse mastership, troop drill and ceremonial, guard duties, the use of the sword and lance, and in the general principles of cavalry field operations in so far as they are useful to police.

546. Training of platoon drill.-

Circle inspectors, civil police subinspectors and head constables must know platoon drill and be able to conduct parades, take command of parties of police, post and relieve sentries, and instruct their men in platoon drill, guard duties, street lining, carriage parking and in the use of battons and whistles. Constables of civil police must know squad drill and the practical duties specified above.

547. S.P. shall command a general parade of the force once a week in reserve lines.-

Superintendent of Police when not on tour shall at least once a week command a general parade of the force in reserve lines and also attend a kit inspection in the lines or at the headquarters police station. They should frequently test the quality of the instruction given in the lines and at police stations. They should give written orders fixing days for the attendance of Assistant and Deputy Superintendents on parade in the lines, and at the headquarters police station. Thursday will be a holiday from drill.

548. Practice of musketry and revolver.-

Musketry and revolver practice must be carried out in the presence of a gazetted officer or the reserve inspector who will be personally responsible that all necessary precautions are taken against accidents, and for the accuracy of the score record.

549. Inspection of kits, arms and clothing etc. in police lines.-

Every Monday, all the police in the reserve lines shall parade for the inspection of their kits, arms, accoutrements, horses, saddlery, appoint certificates and clothing and accoutrement books. The inspection shall be made by the senior gazetted officer present or by the reserve inspector. On these occasions new departmental orders published in the Police Gazette are prescribed for the district, important changes in law and rules affecting the police, and other similar matters, will be explained to the men.

550. Instruction in “First aid to the injured” to probationary police officers.-

Instruction in “First aid to the injured” is given to probationary officers and recruits by an assistant surgeon or sub-assistant surgeon. Members of the Force who have obtained certificates in “First aid” should keep up their knowledge by practice and should be examined at all inspection of station and in the lines. When recruits are not receiving instruction in First Aid or when only comparatively few recruits are receiving instruction in First Aid or when only comparatively few recruits are receiving instruction, the assistant surgeon or subassistant surgeon should be employed in giving refresher instruction to the police posted at the headquarters of the district.

551. Selection of Burglers from recruits.-

Burglers will be selected from among constables of the armed police. Preliminary training will be given in the lines, after which the men will be deputed by the Deputy Inspector General for further training.

552. Daily class of Drill instructions.-

Drill instructors who have undergone a course in observation at the Police Training College, Moradabad, should hold a daily class of instruction in observation after the dismissal of the morning parade. All sub-inspectors and head constables of the armed police who are available in lines and do not hold a certificate in observation should attend this class until they have qualified to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Police.

553. Employment of trained S.I. teachers.-

Trained teachers employed in district reserve lines schools will remain on probation for one year after appointment. During or at the end of this period any teacher whose work or conduct proves unsatisfactory will be returned to his original post under a municipal or district board. Teachers whose work and conduct while under probation have been satisfactory will be transferred permanently to the police, and will be subject to the ordinary pension and other rules for the police clerical staff. Service under a district or Municipal Board will count for leave, but not for police pension. Teachers not provided with leave, but not for police pension. Teachers not provided with Government quarters will be given a house rent allowance.

554. Posting of trained teachers to give primary teaching to the children of police officers.-

When there is any demand for such instruction, trained teachers to lines schools will give primary education to the children of police officers. Classes should be held in the early mornings when the teachers are not occupied in instructing recruits. Each teacher will take a class of not more than 16 children. No charge will be made and the instruction of children must not be allowed in anyway to interfere with the training of recruits.