Indian Police Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Police_Service Indian Police Service From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Indian Police Service (Devanāgarī: , 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. Indian Police Service Contents 1 Objectives 2 History 2.1 Reforms ordered by the Supreme Court (1996-2006) 3 Examination and training 4 Designations & Pay scales 5 Ranks and insignia 5.1 Ranks of the IPS 5.2 Insignia of the IPS 6 See also 7 External links 8 Further reading 9 Notes 10 References Official Seal of the Indian Police Service Service Overview Abbreviation I.P.S. Formed 1948[1] Country India Training Ground Controlling Authority Legal personality General nature Preceding service Cadre Size Service Colour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad Ministry of Home Affairs Governmental: Government service Federal law enforcement Imperial Police (1893–1948)[1] 3899 (2009) Posts[2] Dark Blue and Red [3] Objectives The First Police Commission, appointed on 17 August 1860, contained detailed guidelines 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 not a force itself but a service providing leaders and commanders to staff the state police and all-India Para-Military Forces. Its members, who are all at least university graduates, are the senior officers of the police. With the passage of time Indian Police Service's objectives were updated and redefined, the roles and functions of an Indian Police Service Officer are as follows:[5] Uniform Colour Khaki Website Official Site (http://www.mha.nic.in /uniquepage.asp?Id_Pk=346) Personnel Director Intelligence Bureau (IB) 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 Governments and public sector undertakings both at centre and states, Government of India. 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. Armored vehicles and personnel of the Mumbai Police Force. 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] 1 of 5 12/08/2010 12:46 Each state and union territory of India has a state police force. to prevent political interference in the police and also to make the police accountable for their heavy-handedness[7]. every year. This training when completed will make the Tamil Nadu Police one of the most advanced police forces in India. the free encyclopedia http://en. headed by the Commissioner of Police (State) or Director General of Police (DGP). Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) Grade Pay Band 80000 rupees (fixed) plus grade pay-Nil Above Super Time Scale Commissioner of Police (Apex Scale) (State) Above Super Time Scale Special Commissioner (Pay-Band-4) of Police Super Time Scale (Pay-Band-4) Super Time Scale(PayBand-4) Senior Scale(PayBand-4) Junior Administration Grade(Pay-Band-3) Senior Time Scale (Pay-Band-3) Junior Scale(PayBand-3) Joint Commissioner of Police Additional Commissioner of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Additional Director General of Police. The Tamil Nadu state police is at the forefront of advancement with the Tamil Nadu Police Academy. On clearing this candidate would be allowed to write mains. It is controlled by the Chief Minister and Home Minister of the state/union territory. In the Main examination each candidate has to select two optional subjects.wikipedia.Indian Police Service . a main exam. there is an objective type examination called the Preliminary examination. Deputy Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) Superintendent of Police. The advanced training that the Tamil Nadu Police undergo vary from fraud investigation to advanced patrol training. as well as various other Group A and Group B services under the Central Government. Special or Additional Director (GOI). and Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT). but with indifferent success due to a cumbrous buraeucracy. This Civil Services Examination is administered by the Union Public Service Commission once a year. Commissioner of Police (City). Director grade pay of 10. The state police is responsible for maintaining law and order in townships of the state and the rural areas. Director (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) Senior Superintendent of Police. Three new authorities will be created in each state.org/wiki/Indian_Police_Service 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. which now seeks university status. which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. to inquire into allegations of police misconduct.Wikipedia.[8] After being questioned in front of the judges of the Supreme Court of India. Manipur-Tripura. Designations & Pay scales IPS officers pay scales. Essay and compulsory language paper and English paper. Special or Additional grade pay of 12000 rupees Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) 37400-67000 rupees plus Inspector General of Police. Director General (GOI). 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. promotions and transfers of police officers and other staff A Police Complaints Authority. a three-stage competitive selection process consisting of a preliminary exam. There is one cadre in each Indian state. This examination is a common examination conducted for selection to the other one of the other All India Services. There must be separate departments and staff for investigation and patrolling. and an interview is the only way to get in to IPS as with many other civil service bodies. In 2006. Senior Field Officer (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) Assistant Commissioner 15600-39100 rupees plus of Police grade pay of 5400 rupees Ranks and insignia Main article: List of police ranks in India Ranks of the IPS 2 of 5 12/08/2010 12:46 . except for three joint cadres: Assam-Meghalaya. Additional Director (GOI). Director (GOI). Commissioner of Police 37400-67000 rupees plus (City). which will include the creation of: A State Security Commission for policies and direction A Police Establishment Board. due to a lack of action by all the state governments in India.000 rupees (GOI).[10] Taking the Civil Services Examination. candidates are allocated to their Cadres. which will decide the selection. City Police Services on the other hand are known for their one lesson fits all attitude. This is a qualifying examination and only the candidates who clear this can appear for the next stage called the Main examination. Commissioner of Police (City). Preliminary examination consists of General Studies & Optional 1. The Indian Police Forces have been trying to secure better training and capabilities for their personnel. according to the Sixth Central Pay Commission[11]: Position In The State Government(s) Equivalent Position or Designation In the State Government(s) or Government Of India (GOI) Director General of Police.[9] Examination and training To serve in the IPS one has to pass the Civil Services Examination or be elevated from the state cadre. National Police Memorial New Delhi After being selected for the IPS. the supreme court ordered the state governments to report to it why the reform measures outlined were not implemented. nor can they choose the Chief Commissioner. The state government cannot ask the police force to hire someone. apart from which all candidates have to take a General Studies. which consists of nine papers. At stage one. Circle Officer. Delhi Police Highway Patrol near Gurgaon. Joint Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) 37400-67000 rupees plus grade pay of 8900 rupees 15600-39100 rupees plus grade Pay of 8700 rupees 15600-39100 rupees plus grade pay of 7600 rupees 15600-39100 rupees plus grade pay of 6600 rupees Deputy Inspector General of Police. 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. Under Secretary (R) Cabinet Secretariat (GOI) Additional Superintendent of Police Deputy Superintendent of Police. Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India) Special or Additional Director Generals. (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). (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.wikipedia. States and territories of India Directors or Deputy Inspector-Generals. Cabinet Secretariat. the free encyclopedia http://en. (Government of India) Special Commissioners of Police or Additional Director Generals of Police. Cabinet Secretariat. Cabinet Secretariat (Government of India) One Star above Crossed Sword and Baton (same insignia as a Major-General in the Indian Army) Joint Joint Joint Joint Joint Commissioners of Police or Inspector-Generals of Police.Indian Police Service . States and territories of India Directors or Inspector-Generals. 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. Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India) Director Generals. Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India) Special or Additional Secretar(ies) (R). Cabinet Secretariat.Wikipedia. States and territories of India Director Generals. (Government of India) Peaked Cap worn by Indian Police Service (IPS) officers 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. Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India) Secretary(ies) (R). similar to United Kingdom police forces. States and territories of India Special or Additional Director Generals. (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). 3 of 5 12/08/2010 12:46 . Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government 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) Director Generals.org/wiki/Indian_Police_Service 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. Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India) Director(s) (R).[12] National Emblem above One star above Crossed Sword and Baton[13] (not same insignia as a General in the Indian Army) Director. Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India) Special or Additional Director Generals. Indian Federal law enforcement agencies (Government of India) Directors or Inspector-Generals. Cabinet Secretariat. Cabinet Secretariat. Indian Intelligence agencies (Government of India) Directors or Inspector-Generals. Paramilitary forces of India (Government of India) Secretar(ies) (R). org/wiki/Indian_Police_Service Indian Police Service Officer Rank Insignia Insignia Rank Director of Intelligence Bureau (GOI)¹ Abbreviation DIB Additional Additional Assistant Assistant Deputy Joint Commissioner Assistant Deputy Deputy Commissioner Commissioner Superintendent Superintenden Commissioner Commissioner of Police Commissioner Commissioner of Police or of Police of Police or of Police or of Police or (State) or of Police of Police or of Police or Deputy (Probationary (Probationary Deputy Senior Inspector Director Additional Superintendent Inspector Superintendent Rank: 2 years Rank: 1 year o Superintendent General of General of Superintendent of Police General of of service) of Police of Police Police Police² of Police Police ADL. the free encyclopedia http://en.DCP or ADL. it's given to the senior most IPS officer in Intelligence Bureau. Note: Commissioner of Police designation can only be used by ADL. where the latter is called Commissioner of Police (State) and the former ones Commissioner of Police (City). 4 of 5 12/08/2010 12:46 . ² Rank insignia of CP/DGP is similar to Spl.CP/DIG.CP or ACP or DSP ASST.wikipedia.SP ASP DIG ¹ Although DIB is a 4 star post and not a rank. JCP/IGP and CP/DGP.Indian Police Service .SP DCP or SSP DCP or SP CP or DGP JCP or IGP ASST.CP/ADGP (not shown above).Wikipedia. com/1070507/asp/frontpage /story_7741733.html) .nic.htm. The Hindu.in/ips. http://rajpolice. 1969.upscguide.humanrightsinitiative.htm) . http://www.html) .worldcat. Retrieved 2009-12-19. ^ "Times of India (TOI) .humanrightsinitiative. http://www.Wikipedia.com/op/2006 /11/05/stories/2006110500691400.persmin.net /ips.gov. additional terms may apply. 11.taragana.asp.com/2007/05/07001735/Sohrabbudinsencounter. Sunrat (2007-05-06). http://india.net/site/ranks/india. Published by Govt. 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