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1

Director General of Police (DGP)

Role: Head of the state police force, responsible for overall administration and policy implementation.

Responsibilities: Reports to state government, oversees all police operations, formulates security strategies.

Highest Rank

2

Additional DGP (ADGP)

Role: Second-highest rank, assists DGP in administration.

Responsibilities: Heads specialized branches (CID, Traffic, Armed Police), implements policies.

Senior Officer

2

Inspector General (IGP)

Role: Commands a zone or range comprising multiple districts.

Responsibilities: Supervises SPs, coordinates inter-district operations, handles major law and order situations.

Senior Officer

3

Deputy IG (DIG)

Role: Commands a police range (3-4 districts) or specialized unit.

Responsibilities: Supervises crime prevention, oversees investigations, coordinates with district police.

Middle Management

3

Senior Superintendent (SSP)

Role: Head of police in large/important districts.

Responsibilities: Full administrative control, implements policies, ensures public safety.

Middle Management

4

Superintendent (SP)

Role: District police chief in smaller districts.

Responsibilities: Maintains law and order, supervises investigations, manages police stations.

District Level

4

Additional SP

Role: Assists SP in district administration.

Responsibilities: Oversees specific divisions (crime, traffic), supervises DSPs, handles special cases.

District Level

5

Deputy SP (DSP)

Role: Commands a sub-division within a district.

Responsibilities: Supervises police stations, investigates major crimes, maintains public order.

Sub-Divisional

5

Assistant SP (ASP)

Role: Entry-level IPS officer rank.

Responsibilities: Undergoes training, assists in various departments, learns police administration.

Sub-Divisional

6

Inspector

Role: In-charge of police station or specialized squad.

Responsibilities: Registers FIRs, supervises investigations, manages constabulary.

Station Level

6

Sub-Inspector (SI)

Role: Investigative officer at police station.

Responsibilities: Investigates cases, maintains records, supervises constables.

Station Level

6

Assistant SI (ASI)

Role: Senior non-gazetted officer.

Responsibilities: Assists SI, handles minor cases, maintains station records.

Station Level

7

Head Constable

Role: Senior constabulary rank.

Responsibilities: Supervises constables, assists in investigations, handles front desk.

Constabulary

7

Police Constable

Role: Entry-level police personnel.

Responsibilities: Patrols, maintains public order, assists in investigations, traffic control.

Constabulary

3

Cyber Crime SP

Role: Heads cyber crime investigations.

Responsibilities: Investigates digital crimes, trains personnel, coordinates with national agencies.

Specialized

4

Traffic SP

Role: Oversees traffic management.

Responsibilities: Implements traffic policies, investigates accidents, manages traffic police.

Specialized

5

Crime Branch DSP

Role: Heads crime branch unit.

Responsibilities: Investigates organized crime, supervises special squads, coordinates with CID.

Specialized

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