INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) announced today that it is now accepting applications for traditional applicants for the upcoming 93rd Recruit Academy. Individuals interested in embarking on a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper are encouraged to submit their application online before the deadline.
Applications must be submitted electronically at IndianaTrooper.com by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
The official website details the full selection process and provides additional insight into diverse career opportunities offered within the department.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Recruits and troopers with the Indiana State Police receive a robust compensation and benefits package designed to support officers and their families both during their service and through retirement. Key benefits include:
- Equipment & Vehicles: A new take-home patrol vehicle (including off-duty privileges) issued after completing the Field Training Officer (FTO) period, plus uniforms and over $9,000 in new equipment issued at zero cost.
- Paid Time Off: 40 paid days of annual leave, 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event, and three hours of paid on-duty physical training per week.
- Healthcare & Insurance: Excellent health, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage options for active employees, retirees, and their families up to age 65, as well as comprehensive disability and life insurance programs.
- Retirement & Pension: A lifetime pension after 25 years of service, plus deferred compensation options with state matching.
- Military & Student Loan Incentives: Eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits during the academy and probationary year, military and law enforcement service purchase options, and eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs via studentaid.gov.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for consideration as an Indiana State Trooper, applicants must satisfy the following baseline criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen.
- Age: Must be at least 21 years old and under 40 years of age at the time of appointment (Appointment date: November 18, 2027).
- Vision: Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Residency: Must be willing to reside and serve anywhere in the state of Indiana as assigned by the Superintendent.
- Education: Must possess a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma from an accredited institution, or a completed homeschool graduation certificate.
In addition to high school graduation, candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria prior to the application deadline:
- College Credit: Earned at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution (verified by a certified transcript; bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Military Service: Completed at least three years of active or reserve military service with a favorable discharge, or currently serving in the Reserve/National Guard (includes active duty deployment time).
- Law Enforcement Experience: Completed at least three continuous years of full-time, paid law enforcement experience (sworn or merit) with graduation from a state-accredited police academy (minimum 600-hour basic training curriculum) and satisfactory performance evaluations (excludes reserve officers, special deputies, jailers, and dispatchers).
How to Apply
Prospective applicants can learn more about career paths and start the application process at IndianaTrooper.com.
For specific inquiries or to speak with a recruiter directly, email isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.
