In February 2014, deputation was done on the basis of merit from the Civil Police, PAC, IRB, Wireless, Fire Service and other ancillary branches.
The deputation period with SDRF is intended to enable the personnel to work as first responders and is meant to increase the overall capability of police department in disaster management.
Training consists of a six week period with the National Disaster Response Force[5] at Bhatinda, Patna, Gajiabad Battalion.
Apart from this, the SDRF teams equipped with Dog squads were also trained in relief, search and rescue techniques aimed at conducting operations in earthquake affected and damaged buildings using effective and scientific methods.
Twenty-one members of the force scaled Mount Bhagirathi II[7] and hoisted the national flag in 2015.