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Indian Police Service
The Indian Police Service (Devanāgarī: भारतीय पुिलस सेवा, Bhāratīya Pulis Sevā), simply
known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of
India; other two being the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Forest Service
(IFoS).[4] In 1948, a year after India gained independence from Britain, the Imperial Police
(IP) was replaced by the Indian Police Service. The IPS is not a law enforcement agency in
its own right; rather it is the body to which all senior police officers belong regardless of the
agency for whom they work.

Contents
1 Objectives Official Seal of the Indian Police Service
2 History Service Overview
2.1 Reforms ordered by the Supreme Court (1996-2006) Abbreviation I.P.S.
3 Examination and training Formed 1948[1]
4 Designations & Pay scales Country India
5 Ranks and insignia
Training Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police
5.1 Ranks of the IPS
Ground Academy, Hyderabad
5.2 Insignia of the IPS
Controlling Ministry of Home Affairs
6 See also Authority
7 External links Legal Governmental: Government service
8 Further reading personality
9 Notes General nature Federal law enforcement
10 References Preceding Imperial Police (1893–1948)[1]
service
Cadre Size 3899 (2009) Posts[2]
Objectives Service Colour Dark Blue and Red

The First Police Commission, appointed on 17 August 1860, contained detailed guidelines Uniform Colour Khaki [3]
for the desired system of police in India and defined police as a governmental department to
maintain order, enforce the law, and prevent and detect crime. The Indian Police Service is Website Official Site (http://www.mha.nic.in
not a force itself but a service providing leaders and commanders to staff the state police /uniquepage.asp?Id_Pk=346)
and all-India Para-Military Forces. Its members, who are all at least university graduates, Personnel
are the senior officers of the police. With the passage of time Indian Police Service's Director Intelligence Bureau (IB)
objectives were updated and redefined, the roles and functions of an Indian Police Service
Officer are as follows:[5]

To fulfill duties based on broader responsibilities, in the areas of maintenance of public peace and order, crime prevention, investigation, and
detection, collection of intelligence, VIP security, counter-terrorism, border policing, railway policing, tackling smuggling, drug trafficking,
economic offences, corruption in public life, disaster management, enforcement of socio-economic legislation, bio-diversity and protection of
environmental laws etc.

Leading and commanding the Indian Intelligence Agencies like Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW),
Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), Crime Investigation Department (CID) etc.,
Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Civil and Armed Police Forces in all the states and union territories.

Leading and commanding the Para-Military Forces of India (PMF) which include the Central Police
Organisations (CPO) and Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Rashtriya Rifles
, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Vigilance Organisations, Indian Fedral Law Enforcement Agencies,
Assam Rifles, etc.

Serve at head of the departments in policy making in the Ministries and Departments of Central and State Armored vehicles and
Governments and public sector undertakings both at centre and states, Government of India. personnel of the Mumbai
Police Force.
To interact and coordinate closely with the members of other All India Services and Central Civil Services and
also with the Indian Armed Forces.

Last but not the least, to lead and command the force with courage, uprightness, dedication and a strong sense
of service to the people.

Endeavour to inculcate in the police forces under their command such values and norms as would help them
serve the people better.

Inculcate integrity of the highest order, sensitivity to aspirations of people in a fast-changing social and
economic milieu, respect for human rights, broad liberal perspective of law and justice and high standard of
professionalism. Greater Chennai Police patrol
car.

History
Much before the Independence, superior police officers belonging to the Imperial Police (IP) were appointed by the Secretary of State on the basis of
competitive examination. The very first open civil service examination for the service was held in England in June, 1893 and the top ten candidates
were appointed as probationers of the Indian (Imperial) Police. However, it is not possible to pinpoint a date on which it could positively be claimed
that the Indian Police came into being. In around 1907, the Secretary of State’s officers were directed to wear the letters "IP" on their epaulettes to
distinguish them from the other officers not recruited by the Secretary of State. In this sense, 1907 could be regarded as the starting point for the
Indian Police.[1]

Reforms ordered by the Supreme Court (1996-2006)

Prakash Singh, one of the former Director Generals of Police of the states of Assam and subsequently Uttar Pradesh and finally Director General of
the Border Security Force, initiated a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India, asking the court to investigate measures to
reform the police forces across India to ensure the proper rule of law and improve security across India.[6]

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Several measures were identified as necessary to professionalize the police in India:

A mid or high ranking police officer must not be transferred more frequently than every two years.
The state government cannot ask the police force to hire someone, nor can they choose the Chief
Commissioner.
There must be separate departments and staff for investigation and patrolling.

Three new authorities will be created in each state, to prevent political interference in the police and also to make
the police accountable for their heavy-handedness[7], which will include the creation of:

A State Security Commission for policies and direction

A Police Establishment Board, which will decide the selection, promotions and transfers of police officers and
other staff
A Police Complaints Authority, to inquire into allegations of police misconduct. Delhi Police Highway Patrol
near Gurgaon.
In 2006, due to a lack of action by all the state governments in India, the supreme court ordered the state
governments to report to it why the reform measures outlined were not implemented.[8] After being questioned in front of the judges of the Supreme
Court of India, the state governments are finally starting to reform the police forces and give them the operational independence they need for
fearless and proper law enforcement.[9]

Examination and training

To serve in the IPS one has to pass the Civil Services Examination or be elevated from the state cadre, which is conducted by the Union Public
Service Commission, every year. This examination is a common examination conducted for selection to the other one of the other All India Services,
as well as various other Group A and Group B services under the Central Government.[10]

Taking the Civil Services Examination, a three-stage competitive selection process consisting of a preliminary exam, a
main exam, and an interview is the only way to get in to IPS as with many other civil service bodies. This Civil Services
Examination is administered by the Union Public Service Commission once a year.

At stage one, there is an objective type examination called the Preliminary examination. This is a qualifying
examination and only the candidates who clear this can appear for the next stage called the Main examination. In the
Main examination each candidate has to select two optional subjects, apart from which all candidates have to take a
General Studies, Essay and compulsory language paper and English paper. Preliminary examination consists of
General Studies & Optional 1. On clearing this candidate would be allowed to write mains, which consists of nine
papers. National Police Memorial
New Delhi
After being selected for the IPS, candidates are allocated to their Cadres. There is one cadre in each Indian state,
except for three joint cadres: Assam-Meghalaya, Manipur-Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT).

Each state and union territory of India has a state police force, headed by the Commissioner of Police (State) or Director General of Police (DGP). It is
controlled by the Chief Minister and Home Minister of the state/union territory. The state police is responsible for maintaining law and order in
townships of the state and the rural areas. States such as Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have taken steps to get their police force trained by
advanced police training schools notably the Atlanta City Police of the USA. The Tamil Nadu state police is at the forefront of advancement with the
Tamil Nadu Police Academy, which now seeks university status. The advanced training that the Tamil Nadu Police undergo vary from fraud
investigation to advanced patrol training. This training when completed will make the Tamil Nadu Police one of the most advanced police forces in
India. City Police Services on the other hand are known for their one lesson fits all attitude. The Indian Police Forces have been trying to secure
better training and capabilities for their personnel, but with indifferent success due to a cumbrous buraeucracy.

Designations & Pay scales

IPS officers pay scales, according to the Sixth Central Pay Commission[11]:

Position In The State Equivalent Position or Designation In the State Government(s)

Grade Pay Band
Government(s) or Government Of India (GOI)
Above Super Time Scale Commissioner of Police 80000 rupees (fixed) plus Director General of Police, Director (GOI), Director General (GOI),
(Apex Scale) (State) grade pay-Nil Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)
Additional Director General of Police, Commissioner of Police
Above Super Time Scale Special Commissioner 37400-67000 rupees plus
(City), Special or Additional Director (GOI), Special or Additional
(Pay-Band-4) of Police grade pay of 12000 rupees
Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)
Super Time Scale Joint Commissioner of 37400-67000 rupees plus Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police (City), Director
(Pay-Band-4) Police grade pay of 10,000 rupees (GOI), Joint Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)
Super Time Scale(Pay- Additional 37400-67000 rupees plus Deputy Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police (City),
Band-4) Commissioner of Police grade pay of 8900 rupees Additional Director (GOI), Director (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)
Senior Scale(Pay- Deputy Commissioner 15600-39100 rupees plus Senior Superintendent of Police, Deputy Secretary (R) Cabinet
Band-4) of Police grade Pay of 8700 rupees Secretariat (GOI)
Junior Administration Deputy Commissioner 15600-39100 rupees plus Superintendent of Police, Under Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat
Grade(Pay-Band-3) of Police grade pay of 7600 rupees (GOI)
Senior Time Scale Additional Deputy 15600-39100 rupees plus
Additional Superintendent of Police
(Pay-Band-3) Commissioner of Police grade pay of 6600 rupees
Junior Scale(Pay- Assistant Commissioner 15600-39100 rupees plus Deputy Superintendent of Police, Circle Officer, Senior Field
Band-3) of Police grade pay of 5400 rupees Officer (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)

Ranks and insignia

Main article: List of police ranks in India

Ranks of the IPS

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Gazetted officers include all the Indian Police Service officers and all State Police Services officers of and above the
rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) or Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in State Police and
Metropolitan Police forces respectively.[12]

National Emblem above One star above Crossed Sword and Baton[13] (not same insignia as a General in the
Indian Army)

Director, Intelligence Bureau (Government of India)

National Emblem above Crossed Sword and Baton (same insignia as a Lieutenant-General in the Indian Army)

Commissioners of Police (State) or Director Generals of Police, States and territories of India Peaked Cap worn by
Director Generals, Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India) Indian Police Service
Director Generals, Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India) (IPS) officers
Director Generals, Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India)
Secretary(ies) (R), Cabinet Secretariat, (Government of India)
Special Commissioners of Police or Additional Director Generals of Police, States and territories of India
Special or Additional Director Generals, Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India)
Special or Additional Director Generals, Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India)
Special or Additional Director Generals, Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India)
Special or Additional Secretar(ies) (R), Cabinet Secretariat (Government of India)

One Star above Crossed Sword and Baton (same insignia as a Major-General in the Indian Army)

Joint Commissioners of Police or Inspector-Generals of Police, States and territories of India

Joint Directors or Inspector-Generals, Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India)
Joint Directors or Inspector-Generals, Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India)
Joint Directors or Inspector-Generals, Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India)
Joint Secretar(ies) (R), Cabinet Secretariat, (Government of India)

National Emblem above three Stars in a triangle (same insignia as a Brigadier in the Indian Army)

Additional Commissioners of Police or Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, States and territories of India
Directors or Deputy Inspector-Generals, Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India)
Directors or Deputy Inspector-Generals, Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India)
Directors or Deputy Inspector-Generals, Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India)
Director(s) (R), Cabinet Secretariat, (Government of India)

National Emblem above two Stars (same insignia as a Colonel in the Indian Army)

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection grade) or Senior Superintendent of Police in selection grade with 13+ years of service (IPS
officers posted in insurgency infested states such as J&K also wear this rank before 13 years of service to facilitate coordination and
interaction with Commanding Officers of paramilitary and the Indian Army)
Deputy Secretary(ies) (R), Cabinet Secretariat, (Government of India)
Other officers above selection grade

National Emblem above one Star (same insignia as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Army)

Deputy Commissioner of Police or Superintendent of Police

Under Secretary(ies) (R), Cabinet Secretariat, (Government of India)
Commandant of Battalion
Other officer on Junior Administrative Grade with between 9 and 13 years service

National Emblem (same insignia as a Major in the Indian Army)

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police or Additional Superintendent of Police

Other officers on senior time scale with 9 years service or less

Three Stars (same insignia as a Captain in the Indian Army)

Assistant Commissioner of Police or Deputy Superintendent of Police

Circle Officer (CO) in the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)

Two Stars (same insignia as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army)

Assistant Superintendent of Police

Indian Police Service officer probationary rank with 2 years of service

One Star (same insignia as a Second Lieutenant[note 1] in the Indian Army)

Assistant Superintendent of Police

Indian Police Service officer probationary rank with 1 year of service

Insignia of the IPS

The Indian Police Service (IPS) uses military insignia on its shoulder flashes, similar to United Kingdom police forces.

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Indian Police Service Officer Rank Insignia

Insignia

Additional Additional
Commissioner Joint Deputy Assistant Assistant Assistant
Commissioner Deputy Deputy
Director of of Police Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Superintendent Superintenden
of Police or Commissioner Commissioner
Intelligence (State) or of Police or of Police or of Police or of Police of Police
Rank Deputy of Police or of Police or
Bureau Director Inspector Senior Deputy (Probationary (Probationary
Inspector Superintendent Additional
(GOI)¹ General of General of Superintendent Superintendent Rank: 2 years Rank: 1 year o
General of of Police Superintendent
Police² Police of Police of Police of service)
Police of Police
ADL.CP or ADL.DCP or
Abbreviation DIB CP or DGP JCP or IGP DCP or SSP DCP or SP ACP or DSP ASST.SP ASST.SP
DIG ASP

¹ Although DIB is a 4 star post and not a rank, it's given to the senior most IPS officer in Intelligence Bureau.
² Rank insignia of CP/DGP is similar to Spl.CP/ADGP (not shown above).
Note: Commissioner of Police designation can only be used by ADL.CP/DIG, JCP/IGP and CP/DGP, where the latter is called Commissioner of Police (State)
and the former ones Commissioner of Police (City).

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See also
Indian State Police Services
Indian Administrative Service
Indian Forest Service
Indian Foreign Service
Indian Revenue Service
Indian Penal Code
Law enforcement in India

External links
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (http://www.mha.nic.in/ips.htm)
Decision of the Government on Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendations (http://india.gov.in/govt/paycommission.php/)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (http://www.svpnpa.gov.in/)
Punjab Police Academy (http://punjabpoliceacademy.com/index.html)
Union Public Service Commission (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)

Further reading
History of services of Indian police service, as on 1 July 1966, by Ministry of Home Affairs, India. Published by Govt. of India, 1969.
The peace keepers: Indian Police Service (IPS), by S. R. Arun, IPS, DGP Uttar Pradesh. Published by Berghahn Books, 2000. ISBN
9788170491071.
The Indian Police Journal (IPJ), by Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs. Published by Govt. of India, October-
December 2009 Vol.LVI-No.4. ISSN 0537-2429 (http://www.worldcat.org/issn/0537-2429) .

Notes
1. ^ The rank of Second Lieutenant and its equivalents are no longer used by the Indian Armed Forces.[14]

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