Introduction: Preparing for Global Peacekeeping

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has announced the nomination of Indian Police Officers (IPOs) from various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to attend the prestigious United Nations Police Pre-Deployment Training (UNPOL-PDT). Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK), this course is designed to equip officers with the necessary skills to function effectively in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).

Key Facts: UNPOL Training 2026
Training Dates

09 March 2026 – 20 March 2026

Venue

Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

Organizers

MEA & Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK)

Participants

Nominated CAPF Officers & Instructors

Training Objectives & Curriculum

The course aims to prepare officers for the complex environment of UN missions. The curriculum is divided into comprehensive modules:

  • Core Values: Understanding UN values, behavior, and conduct discipline.
  • Mandates: Implementing Security Council mandates, Protection of Civilians (POC), and Child Protection.
  • Policing Skills: Community Oriented Policing (COP), Intelligence Led Policing (ILP), and Human Rights standards.
  • Safety: Training on road safety, health, stress management, and individual security awareness.
Nominated Officers (Highlights)

The MHA has nominated officers from the UN SAAT Panel 2024-26 for this course. Some of the nominated officers include:

  • CISF: Piyali Sharma (Sr. Comdt), Ajay Tripathi (DC), Tushar Dnyaneshwar Sakhare (Sr. Comdt).
  • BSF: Ravinder Thakur (2IC).
  • CRPF: Mahashakti Upadhyay (2IC).
  • ITBP: Abhijit Samaiyar (Comdt).
  • SSB: Tapeswar Sambit Raut (2IC), Vaibhav Singh Parihar (2IC).
Source Information

Based on the official communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Police-II Division, dated 21 Jan 2026.

Official Notification PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the full form of UNPOL-PDT?
It stands for United Nations Police Pre-Deployment Training.
Q2. Where will the training be conducted?
The training will be held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Q3. Who is organizing this training?
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is organizing it in partnership with the Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK).
Q4. What are the dates for the course?
The course is scheduled from 09 March 2026 to 20 March 2026.
Q5. Which forces are the nominated officers from?
Officers have been nominated from CAPFs like CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB.
Q6. What is the aim of this course?
To prepare police officers for effective execution of tasks in UNPOL and to train them in UN Peacekeeping techniques.
Q7. Is financial outlay provided for attending officers?
No, the letter states that no provision in financial outlay exists; officers will be on official duty and self-contained.
Q8. What specific policy is covered in Module 2.10?
Module 2.10 covers an Integrated Case Study on the Protection of Civilians.