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The '''Indian Police Service''' (IPS), simply known as '''Indian police''', is one of the three [[All India Services]] of the Government of India; other two services being the [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS) and the [[Indian Forest Service]] (IFS). |
The '''Indian Police Service''' (IPS), simply known as '''Indian [[police]]''', is one of the three [[All India Services]] of the Government of India; other two services being the [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS) and the [[Indian Forest Service]] (IFS). |
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In 1948, a year after India gained independence; the Imperial Police (IP) was replaced by the Indian Police Service (IPS). |
In 1948, a year after India gained independence; the Imperial Police (IP) was replaced by the Indian Police Service (IPS). |
Revision as of 06:10, 1 September 2007
- Indian police redirects here. For other uses, see Indian police (disambiguation).
The Indian Police Service (IPS), simply known as Indian police, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India; other two services being the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS).
In 1948, a year after India gained independence; the Imperial Police (IP) was replaced by the Indian Police Service (IPS).
The IPS Examination
To serve in the Indian Police Service one has to pass the Civil Service Examination, which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, every year. This examination is a common examination conducted for selection to the other two All India Services as well as various other Group A and Group B services under the Central Government. This examination consists of three stages. At stage one, there is an objective type examination called the Preliminary examination. This is a qualifying examination and only the candidates whose 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 exam. The Main examination is a very intensive subjective type examination for which marks are awarded. A shortlist is prepared on the basis of the Main examination and these candidates can compete in the third and final stage of exam called the Viva voce or the Interview. The marks of the Main examination and the Interview are combined to prepare a final merit list of selected candidates.
Modern ranks and rank badges
- State Emblem above one star above crossed sword and baton
- Director, Intelligence Bureau
- State Emblem above crossed sword and baton
- Director, Central Bureau of Investigation
- Director General, Central Reserve Police Force
- Director General, Border Security Force
- Director General, Central Industrial Security Force
- Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal
- Director General, National Security Guards
- Director General, Special Protection Group
- Director General, National Police Academy
- Director General, Security
- Director General States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal
- Commissioner of Police, Mumbai and Delhi
- One star above crossed sword and baton
- Inspector General of Police, Other States
- Joint Director, Intelligence Bureau
- Additional Director, Central Bureau of Investigation
- Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation
- Commandant, Central Forensic Institute
- Director, National Police Academy
- Inspector General, Border Security Force
- Inspector General, Central Industrial Security Force
- Inspector General, Central Reserve Police
- Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- State Emblem above three stars in a triangle
- Inspector General of Police, Union Territories
- Other officer above selection grade
- State Emblem above two stars
- Superintendent of Police in selection grade with 13+ years of service
- State Emblem above one star
- Superintendent of Police in charge of a district
- Commandant of Battalion
- Other officer on senior time scale with between 9 and 13 years service
- State Emblem
- Other officer on senior time scale with 9 years service or less
- Three stars
- Assistant Superintendent in charge of sub-division
- Assistant Superintendent not in charge of sub-division with 4 years service or less
- Two stars
- Assistant Superintendent not in charge of sub-division with between 2 and 4 years service and not incharge of a police sub division
- One star
- Assistant Superintendent not in charge of sub-division with less than 2 years service
Ranks insignia of the State Police officers (which is distinct from Indian Police Service).
- Three stars
- Deputy Superintendent of Police. A state police officer who is directly recruited to this rank or has come up from the lower ranks.
- Red and blue ribbon and three stars
- Inspector of Police.
- Red and blue ribbon and two stars
- Sub-Inspector of Police
- Red and blue ribbon and a star
- Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police
- Three chevrons points facing downwards
- Police Head Constable
- Two chevrons points facing downwards
- Senior Police Constable or Police Naik. His/her basic pay would be of the same scale of a head constable.
- No rank insignia
- Constable
History
The Police Act of 1861 is still the basis of the Indian Police today.
The Indian Police Service has been in existence since a long time.
Current Developments
1996-2006 Reforms ordered by the Supreme Court
In 1996, former Director Generals of Police initiated a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court, asking the court to investigate measures to reform the Police Forces across India in order to have proper rule of law and a significantly improved security across India. [1]
Several measures were identified in order to professionalize the police in India:
- A mid or high ranking police officer must not be transferred more frequently than 2 years
- The state government cannot ask the police force to hire someone nor can they choose who the Chief Commissioner will be
- There must be separate departments and staff for investigation and a separate one for patrolling
3 new authorities will be created in each state, to prevent political interference in Police and also to make the Police accountable for their heavy-handedness [1], 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 Complaint Authority, to inquire into allegations of police misconduct.
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. [2]
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. [3]
See also
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Forest Service
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy - http://www.svpnpa.gov.in/
- Union Public Service Commission - http://www.upsc.gov.in/
External links
- History Of Indian Police Ministry Of Home Affairs
- Articles And Information On Indian Police
- Collection Of Articles On Indian Police By Dr Arvind Verma, IPS
- Judgments On Police Powers, AP CID
- SVP National Police Academy (SVP NPA)
- Corruption In Indian Police, SVP NPA
- SC Petition On Police Reform
- Torture By Indian Police
- IPS Uniform Rules
- IPS Articles @ IAS & Civil Services Portal
- IndiaGURUKUL.com: Online information regarding IAS Examination
- UPSC Exam Details Portal
- INDIAN POLICE ACT 1861