Indian Police Hierarchy
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.
Additional DGP (ADGP)
Role: Second-highest rank, assists DGP in administration.
Responsibilities: Heads specialized branches (CID, Traffic, Armed Police), implements policies.
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.
Deputy IG (DIG)
Role: Commands a police range (3-4 districts) or specialized unit.
Responsibilities: Supervises crime prevention, oversees investigations, coordinates with district police.
Senior Superintendent (SSP)
Role: Head of police in large/important districts.
Responsibilities: Full administrative control, implements policies, ensures public safety.
Superintendent (SP)
Role: District police chief in smaller districts.
Responsibilities: Maintains law and order, supervises investigations, manages police stations.
Additional SP
Role: Assists SP in district administration.
Responsibilities: Oversees specific divisions (crime, traffic), supervises DSPs, handles special cases.
Deputy SP (DSP)
Role: Commands a sub-division within a district.
Responsibilities: Supervises police stations, investigates major crimes, maintains public order.
Assistant SP (ASP)
Role: Entry-level IPS officer rank.
Responsibilities: Undergoes training, assists in various departments, learns police administration.
Inspector
Role: In-charge of police station or specialized squad.
Responsibilities: Registers FIRs, supervises investigations, manages constabulary.
Sub-Inspector (SI)
Role: Investigative officer at police station.
Responsibilities: Investigates cases, maintains records, supervises constables.
Assistant SI (ASI)
Role: Senior non-gazetted officer.
Responsibilities: Assists SI, handles minor cases, maintains station records.
Head Constable
Role: Senior constabulary rank.
Responsibilities: Supervises constables, assists in investigations, handles front desk.
Police Constable
Role: Entry-level police personnel.
Responsibilities: Patrols, maintains public order, assists in investigations, traffic control.
Cyber Crime SP
Role: Heads cyber crime investigations.
Responsibilities: Investigates digital crimes, trains personnel, coordinates with national agencies.
Traffic SP
Role: Oversees traffic management.
Responsibilities: Implements traffic policies, investigates accidents, manages traffic police.
Crime Branch DSP
Role: Heads crime branch unit.
Responsibilities: Investigates organized crime, supervises special squads, coordinates with CID.