What is the lowest post in IPS?

The IPS Post List nearly has around 10 ranks that are allotted to the IPS Officers. The juniormost IPS Rank is of the Assistant Superintendent of Police, given to the probationary IPS. The Deputy Superintendent of Police is the 3 Star Police Rank.
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Which is the lowest post in Indian Police?

The police constable has the lowest rank among the police forces in India, followed by the senior constable. To maintain normal law and order, each state government recruits police constables.
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Which is the best post in IPS?

The highest IPS officer post that a candidate can get after clearing the UPSC exam is The Director-General of Police or Commissioner of Police.
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What is the highest rank of IPS?

Each state police force is headed by an IPS officer in the rank of Director General of Police. The head of a state police force has the designation of Director General of Police, and is assisted by one to several Additional or Special DGPs.
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Which is the lowest to highest post in Police?

A: The Police Ranks in Order from top to bottom are mentioned below:
  • Director-General of Police (DGP)
  • Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
  • Deputy Inspector General of Police.
  • Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
  • Superintendent of Police (SP)
  • Deputy Superintendant of Police (Dy. ...
  • Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)
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What is the starting rank of IPS?

The first posting of an IPS officer is as the Deputy Superintendent of Police, and the officer can then rise through the ranks of the State Police to become Commissioner of Police.
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Is DGP higher than IPS?

In India, the Director-General of Police (DGP) is a three-star rank and the highest-ranking police officer in Indian States and Union Territories. All DGPs are Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. Officers who hold the rank of DGP may have commensurate appointments in CBI, CRPF etc.
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Who is powerful IPS or IAS?

In their respective fields, Both IAS & IPS are very decisive positions but IAS is much more powerful in comparison to IPS. IAS officers deal with the responsibility of all departments existing in their district whereas IPS officers deal with their departments.
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Which ranks are in the IPS?

IPS officers remain in the rank of SP till the 13th year, after which they are eligible for being promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). Deputy Inspector General of Police: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a rank IPS officers hold.
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Who is bigger IPS or SP?

SP is known to be a senior rank in the police force. An SP has one star along with one Ashoka emblem on their shoulders. Below it, IPS is written. The rank above from Superintendent police is Senior Superintendent.
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Is IPS lower than IAS?

Indian police service always comes after an IAS. The candidates who rank on top in civil services examination choose IAS. If one prefers to choose IPS even after that it will be depending on the candidate. Indian police service is lower in rank than IAS.
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Which field is best for IPS?

Career path for becoming an IPS

Do your bachelor's BA in Economics, Political science, History or also Public Administration (as these subjects will give you an edge for UPSC Preparation) can consider other subjects too.
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Do IPS trainees get salary?

The salary of IPS officers during training can range from INR 15,000 to INR 30,000.
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Who is higher IG or DGP?

He could be the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rank or Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Rank or Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) whereas the Director-General of Police is the highest-ranked officer in the States or Union Territories ( UT ).
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Which post is bigger ACP or SHO?

SP is higher than ACP. ACP is basically a DSP/ASP ranked Officer who is junior to SP or DCP. Superintendent of Police is a higher post. SP is equivalent to Deputy Commissioner(DC) of Police in the commissionerate system.
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Who is more powerful IAS or DGP?

Is DGP higher than IAS? The first reason is that the DGP of the state is the more powerful police officer of the state, but he has to inform the Home Secretary who can be an IAS officer. Another reason is that all heads of central police, such as CBI, BSF, CRPF, report to IAS secretaries, who are often junior to IAS.
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Is IPS powerful job?

The job profile of both IAS and IPS services is very broad and both are posted on powerful posts, but IAS is much more powerful as a DM. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all the departments of the district.
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Who is the No 1 IPS in India?

Some of the best IPS officers in India are Kiran Bedi, Safin Hasan, Ajit Kumar Doval, Shivdeep Waman Lande, Dr Nazrul Islam, etc.
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Who can suspend an IPS?

The Government in connection with whose affairs, the officer was serving at the time of alleged misconduct.
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Can IAS control IPS?

IAS officer of an area is superior to the IPS of that area. IPS officer reports to the IAS of his or her district or area.
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Is IPS salary more than IAS?

In comparison to IAS, the pay scale of IPS officers is lower. IPS Salary is also after the 7th Pay Commission, and it ranges from 56,100 INR per month to as high as 2,25,000 INR per month upon attaining the post of the Director-General of Police (DGP).
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Who is bigger IPS or ACP?

In India, ACP is one of the highest ranks in IPS (Indian Police Service) or it is a designation that comes under the Indian Police Service.
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Who is more powerful ACP or IPS?

Who holds a higher rank, ACP or SP? The Superintendent of Police is a more senior position. In the system, SP is the equivalent of Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Police. While an IPS officer always holds the position of SP, an ACP can be held by a State Police Service (SPS) officer.
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Is IG higher than DIG?

DIG: Deputy Inspector General

It is a one- star rank in the Indian Police Service. This is a senior rank than Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) or Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). An officer holding this position works under the Inspector General of Police (IG) or Joint Commissioner of Police.
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Who is the most youngest IPS officer?

The 22-year-old Hasan Safin is a living example of someone with a strong determination to dedicate hard work toward your goal. He became the youngest IPS officer in India by qualifying for the UPSC Civil Services Exam despite facing all odds.
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