The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) is India’s premier police training institution responsible for training officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS). Functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the academy plays a vital role in shaping future police leadership through professional training, leadership development, law enforcement education, internal security studies, cyber security training, and public administration programs.

Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, the academy provides comprehensive foundational and advanced training to IPS probationers selected through the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC. In addition to IPS training, SVPNPA conducts specialized courses, mid-career training programs, workshops, seminars, and international police training collaborations for senior police officers, security agencies, judiciary officials, and government departments.

The academy is known for its world-class infrastructure, disciplined environment, leadership excellence, physical training programs, research in policing and internal security, and modern law enforcement education. SVPNPA offers a prestigious and highly professional work environment for individuals interested in public administration, law enforcement training, security management, education, research, technology, and institutional administration.