Director general of police

Director general of police
Insignia of an Indian Police Service officer with rank of Director General of Police

In India the director general of police (DGP) or inspector general of police (state) is a three-star rank and the highest ranking police officer in Indian States & Union Territories. All DGPs/IGPs are Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The DGP/IGP is usually the head of the state police force in every Indian state. There may also be additional officers in the state who hold the rank of DGP/IGP. Common appointments for such officers include director of Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau, director general of prisons, director general of fire forces and civil defense, etc. Additionally officers who hold the rank of DGP/IGP may have commensurate appointments in central government organisations such as director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), director SVPNPA, DG Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) etc. The rank insignia of a director general of police or commissioner of police (state) is the national emblem over crossed sword and baton. [1] [2]

References

  1. ^ Union Public Service Commission http://www.upsc.gov.in/
  2. ^ Sixth Central Pay Commission Report http://india.gov.in/govt/paycommission.php/



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