Navjyoti Gogoi is a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre (2000 batch) who has held several important leadership posts in Rajasthan Police and was appointed on deputation to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as an Inspector General-level officer. Over two decades in service, Gogoi has been involved in range-level policing, city policing as a Commissioner, crowd- and communal-situation management, and has represented the force in national-level ceremonies and training events. This profile compiles his career milestones, public-facing actions reported by the media, and the available public records about his appointments and roles.
Early career & cadre information
Public records identify Navjyoti Gogoi as an IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre from the 2000 batch. (Public appointment orders and media briefs refer to him consistently as a 2000-batch Rajasthan IPS officer.) This batch-and-cadre information is the backbone for tracking his career path through state- and central-level postings. (ips.gov.in)
Note: There is limited publicly available biographical information about his schooling or early life in open sources. Reputable sources and government appointment orders emphasize his service record and postings rather than private biographical details.
Key postings and trajectory
Range- and city-level leadership in Rajasthan Police
Navjyoti (sometimes spelled “Navajyoti” in media wires) Gogoi has served in senior leadership positions in Rajasthan Police, including as Inspector General (IG) of range formations and later as Commissioner (a city-police leadership role). News items from state policing bulletin boards and regional press noted his tenure as IG for the Jodhpur Range before being posted as Commissioner of Police in the state. These transfers and postings reflect standard senior-level rotations for officers of his seniority. (Witness In The Corridors)
Commissioner of Police, Jodhpur — operational leadership
As Commissioner of Police in Jodhpur, Gogoi was the public face of law-and-order responses to sensitive incidents in the city and range. During unrest and crowd incidents in Jodhpur (notably in May 2022), he was quoted by national and local outlets describing police actions, the conduct of investigations, and steps being taken to restore calm — for example, committing to flag-marches and saying the situation was under control while assuring legal action would follow. Such statements are typical of a city commissioner managing communal or public-order situations. (Hindustan Times)
Engagement during criminal investigations and victim outreach
On several occasions, range leadership under Gogoi engaged directly with affected families and communities. For example, during an instance of a violent clash and death reported in 2020, the Jodhpur range IG (Navjyoti Gogoi) visited the deceased’s family, assuring impartial investigation and police support — a hands-on approach often highlighted by regional reporting when senior officers seek to calm local tensions and demonstrate responsiveness. (The Times of India)
Deputation to CISF — appointment as IG, CISF (Central deputation)
A government appointment order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs formally designated Shri Navjyoti Gogoi (IPS: RJ:2000) for appointment as an Inspector General (Level-14 in the Pay Matrix) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on deputation. Media outlets and official social channels subsequently reported his tenure in CISF roles (including attending ceremonies and training parades in that capacity). This central deputation is an important milestone: it moves an experienced state-cadre police officer into a national paramilitary policing role focused on security of infrastructure, critical establishments, and specialized protection duties. (ips.gov.in)
Public profile, visibility & functions
Gogoi’s public profile, as reflected in news coverage and official posts, highlights several recurrent themes:
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Operational command: Oversight of policing in large urban and range jurisdictions (e.g., Jodhpur), including crowd control, law-and-order maintenance, and investigation supervision. (indianbureaucracy.com)
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Victim-facing outreach: Visits to families affected by violent incidents and public reassurance efforts following high-profile local crimes. (The Times of India)
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Central deputation duties: After being appointed to CISF at IG level, participating in institutional events such as passing-out parades, tribute ceremonies, and other force functions — indicating a role in training, logistics, and regional CISF leadership. (X (formerly Twitter))
These activities match the responsibilities expected of senior IPS officers who move between state policing leadership and central paramilitary appointments.
Media coverage & notable public episodes
A number of reputable outlets and government notices document his actions or posting changes:
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Appointment order (MHA): The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an official order appointing Navjyoti Gogoi as IG in CISF on deputation (July 2024 document). This is the authoritative record of his central deputation. (ips.gov.in)
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Reporting on Jodhpur incidents (2022): National outlets reported Gogoi’s statements and the police response during clashes and contentious public-order incidents in Jodhpur, where he emphasized restoration of calm and legal follow-up. Coverage included remarks to news agencies and details on police measures. (Hindustan Times)
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Local crime-response reporting (2020): Regional press covered his visit to the kin of a victim after a violent clash, underscoring the IG’s role in assuring impartial investigations. (The Times of India)
Controversies — what the record shows
A thorough search of mainstream media and government notices does not reveal any sustained, high-profile controversies or formal allegations publicly lodged against Navjyoti Gogoi in national investigative databases or major press investigations as of the latest public records aggregated here. What appears in news reports are operational incidents handled while he was in command (for example, communal tensions or police actions), which naturally generate scrutiny and commentary but are not the same as individual controversies or allegations directed at the officer personally.
That said, senior police officers who command city or range forces are often part of contentious episodes simply because they are responsible for law-and-order responses; coverage of such episodes typically focuses on the event, the police response, and follow-up inquiries, rather than on personal misconduct by a named officer. If you need a legally conclusive statement on controversies or pending inquiries, those would require checking court records, Right to Information (RTI) disclosures, or official departmental inquiry orders beyond standard media reporting.
(If you want, I can comb court dockets, RTI logs, or local administrative orders for any formal inquiry records — specify the time-window and jurisdiction and I will search those records.) (ips.gov.in)
Leadership style & public approach
From the available public interactions and press quotes, a few characteristics are noticeable:
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Hands-on crisis engagement: Visiting victims’ families and addressing media after incidents indicates a priority on visible engagement during crises. (The Times of India)
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Operational focus: Movement between range/commissioner-level roles and a deputation to CISF suggests comfort with both conventional policing and infrastructure/security-focused paramilitary leadership. (ips.gov.in)
These traits align with the expectations of senior IPS officers who must combine administrative leadership with operational responsiveness.
Recent developments & current status (summary)
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2000-batch Rajasthan cadre IPS officer. (ips.gov.in)
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Served as IG, Jodhpur Range and has held the Commissioner of Police role in Rajasthan (Jodhpur). (Witness In The Corridors)
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Appointed on central deputation as Inspector General (IG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) by Ministry of Home Affairs (dated July 31, 2024 order). (ips.gov.in)
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Represented the force in formal CISF ceremonies and training parades (social/official posts). (Facebook)
Top — Interesting Facts
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Central deputation to CISF: A notable milestone — moving from state policing to a national paramilitary security force as an IG underscores trust in his leadership for infrastructure and critical-site security. (ips.gov.in)
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Visible during Jodhpur incidents: He served publicly as the senior police face during public-order events in Jodhpur (2022), making statements and overseeing response operations. (Hindustan Times)
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Participation in national police events: Official CISF social channels and training-centre posts show his presence at institutional ceremonies (passing-out and memorial events), reflecting his role in force leadership and training oversight. (Facebook)
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Name variations in media: You may see his name spelled both “Navjyoti Gogoi” and “Navajyoti Gogoi” in reports — a common phenomenon in transliteration of Indian names across local wires. (Searches and official orders help confirm identity despite spelling variants.) (indianbureaucracy.com)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What batch and cadre is Navjyoti Gogoi from?
A: He is an IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre from the 2000 batch. (ips.gov.in)
Q: What senior posts has he held?
A: He has served as IG for the Jodhpur Range, Commissioner of Police (Jodhpur), and was appointed on central deputation as Inspector General in the CISF. (Witness In The Corridors)
Q: Is he currently with Rajasthan Police or CISF?
A: As per the Ministry of Home Affairs appointment order (dated July 31, 2024), he was appointed to an IG position in the CISF on deputation. For the absolute current posting (to-the-day), one should check the most recent MHA/State DGP transfer circulars or the CISF/Police public notices. (ips.gov.in)
Q: Has he been involved in controversies?
A: Major media and public records do not show sustained allegations or formal controversies against him personally. He has, however, been the senior officer overseeing police responses to public-order incidents (e.g., Jodhpur 2022), which attracted media reporting on police action. (Hindustan Times)
Q: Where can I find an official record of his appointment?
A: The Ministry of Home Affairs appointment order designating him as IG in CISF is an official government record; media outlets also reported the deputation. (See MHA appointment PDF and media briefings.) (ips.gov.in)
How I researched this profile
This profile is compiled from government appointment orders and multiple news reports covering postings and public statements. The most authoritative single document is the MHA deputation/appointment order; press coverage from national and regional outlets corroborates his roles and public actions in Jodhpur and CISF events.

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