Is DSP is an IPS officer?
Is DSP is an IPS officer?
DSP is a police officer grade at the Indian police force. DSP is similar to ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police) and may be elevated to IPS after a few years of service according to state government laws.
What comes after DSP?
Police Ranks and Badges.
| Sl No | Rank |
|---|---|
| 4 | Deputy Inspector General of Police |
| 5 | Superintendent of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Grade) |
| 6. | Superintendent of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police (Junior Management Grade) |
| 7. | Addl. Superintendent of Police/Addl.Deputy Commissioner of Police |
Is there any physical test for DSP?
There is no physical test for DSP post. Physical test applicable till sub inspector post.
What is the minimum height for DSP?
There is a minimum physical requirement of height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) for men and 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) for women, chest requirement of 84 cm (33 in) and chest expansion of 5 cm (2 in).
What is the difference between a DSP and a police station?
In some states a DSP, and in some states like Assam, an Inspector takes the charge of the Circle. Police station: Commanded by a non-gazetted police officer. In a city, an Inspector or Sub-inspector may be in charge of one police station. They are posted as Station House Officer and Station Officer respectively.
What happens when a SPS officer gets promoted to IPS officer?
When a SPS officer gets promoted to an IPS officer, his salary normally decreases as the IPS counterpart holding a rank like SP normally gets less salary than his/her SPS counterpart. Each State Government’s Home Department is responsible for its State Police force.
Is the Indian Police Service a law enforcement organization?
The Indian Police Service is not a law enforcement organization, but a professional body of police officers. Police officers may enter the IPS by two different routes:
