Director general of police

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Director General of Respective States and Union Territories Police Force
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Shoulder Rank of DGP
Police department
StatusHead of Police Force of States and Union Territories of India
AbbreviationDGP
Member of Indian Police Service
Reports to(Home Department of the concerned State/UT Govt.)
Residence Respective Police Headquarters of States and Union Territories of India
Nominator Union Public Service Commission
AppointerRespective cabinet of States And Union Territories of India
Term length 2 years
(minimum)
Deputy Additional Director General of Police (Addl. DGP)
Salary 225,000 (US$2,700)
(monthly)

The Director General of Police (DGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in Indian states and union territories. The DGP is appointed by the cabinet and holds a three-star rank. In many states, there are multiple officers holding the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) as per Union government norms. Among them, one officer is typically appointed as the Head of the Police Force, serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. Other DGP-ranked officers often head separate departments like Prisons, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Fire and Rescue Services, or have independent charge of police units, functioning separately from the State DGP.

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The DGP is responsible for overseeing the entire police force and law enforcement activities within their respective jurisdiction. This position holds significant authority and plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, implementing crime prevention strategies, and ensuring public safety. The DGP is usually appointed by the state government and works closely with other law enforcement agencies and government officials to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens' rights. [1] [2]

Appointment of Director General of Police

The appointment of the Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) in Indian states and union territories follows a structured process mandated by the Supreme Court of India, primarily based on the directives issued in the landmark Prakash Singh case of 2006. These directives aim to ensure transparency, meritocracy, and stability in the leadership of state police forces. [3] [4] The Director General of Police is designated as the head of the police department for all administrative and operational purposes.

Supreme Court Directives

In the Prakash Singh case, the Supreme Court issued several directives to reform the police appointment process, emphasizing the need for a transparent and merit-based selection system. [3] Key aspects of these directives include:

Other appointments

When a state or union territory (UT) cadre has more than one director general (DG)-ranked officer, one of them is appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP), who serves as the head of the police force (HoPF). The remaining DG-ranked officers in a state or UT may be appointed to various positions outside of the police department, such as Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Director General of Fire and Rescue Services, Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Traffic and Road Safety Commissioner, Excise Commissioner, or heads of state public sector undertakings. Alternatively, they may be appointed to commensurate positions in various central police organizations or agencies under the union government. [7]

In the Union Government, officers of DGP rank serve as heads of major central police forces and intelligence and security agencies such as IB, CBI, RAW, NIA, CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, SPG, NDRF, NCB, and RPF. They also lead directorates related to civil defence, fire services, and internal security, playing a key role in national law enforcement and security.

DGP-rank Positions in States and Union Territories
DesignationRoleMinistry/Department
Director General of Police (DGP)Head of the police force (HoPF) in the state/UTHome Department
Director General of Prisons and Correctional ServicesOversees prison administration and correctional servicesHome / Prisons Department
Director General of Fire and Rescue ServicesLeads fire and emergency servicesHome / Fire Services Department
Director General of Anti-Corruption BureauHeads anti-corruption efforts in the stateVigilance / Home Department
Transport / Road Safety CommissionerManages traffic enforcement and road safetyTransport Department
Excise CommissionerOversees enforcement of excise laws and revenue collectionExcise Department / Finance Department
Head of State Public Sector UndertakingLeads a state-owned enterpriseConcerned Line Department / PSU Ministry
Deputation to Central AgenciesAssigned to central police or intelligence organizationsUnion Government (various ministries)
DGP-rank Positions in the Union Government
DesignationRoleMinistry
Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB)Heads domestic intelligence Ministry of Home Affairs
Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Leads central crime investigation Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)Heads foreign intelligence operations Cabinet Secretariat
Director General, National Investigation Agency (NIA)Leads anti-terror investigationsMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Commands the largest central armed police forceMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Border Security Force (BSF)Guards India's bordersMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)Provides security to public sector undertakingsMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)Protects the India-China borderMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)Secures borders with Nepal and BhutanMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, National Security Guard (NSG)Handles counter-terrorism and hostage rescueMinistry of Home Affairs
Director, Special Protection Group (SPG)Provides security to the Prime Minister and former PMsCabinet Secretariat
Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)Leads disaster response operationsMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)Manages drug law enforcementMinistry of Home Affairs
Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF)Ensures security of Indian Railways Ministry of Railways
Director General, Civil Defence / Fire Services / Internal SecurityOversees civil protection and internal securityMinistry of Home Affairs

Salary

The pay matrix for Director General of Police (DGP) ranked officers comprises Pay Level 17, the apex grade, and Pay Level 16. The Head of Police Force or State Police Chief, holding the rank of DGP, receives a monthly fixed salary of ₹225,000, excluding allowances. This salary scale is also applicable to Directors General (DGs) of some Central Police Organisations at the Union government level. [8] [9]

For other DG ranked officers within state governments eligible for Pay Level 16, including DG of Prisons, DG of Fire and Rescue, DG of Civil Defence and Home Guards, DG of Anti-Corruption Bureau, or equivalent posts, the monthly pay ranges from ₹205,400 to ₹224,400, exclusive of allowances. [8]

In November 2022, the government approved a proposal to grant apex scale salary to the Directors of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ensuring they receive salaries at par with Secretary-rank Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, irrespective of seniority. [10]

Insignia and Uniform

DGP-ranked officers wear Gorget patches on their collars, which feature a dark blue background with an oak leaf pattern stitched on it, similar to those worn by Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Inspectors General (IGs). [11] [12] The insignia and uniform are the same as those of the DGP for both Special DGPs and Additional DGPs. Director General of Police.png

List of current Chiefs of Police Forces in the States and Union territories of India

Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, where the state DGP sits. Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Mumbai.jpg
Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, where the state DGP sits.
Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters in Chennai, where the state DGP sits. Tamil Nadu Police head Quarters Beach Road Chennai.jpg
Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters in Chennai, where the state DGP sits.
Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters in Lucknow, where the state DGP sits. UP pulis mukhyaaly - Signature Building UP Police New headquarter, Lucknow.png
Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters in Lucknow, where the state DGP sits.
State Police Chiefs
S.No.StateHeadquartersName of Police ChiefBatch [13]
1 Andhra Pradesh Amaravati Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS 1992
2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Anand Mohan, IPS 1994
3 Assam Guwahati Harmeet Singh, IPS 1992
4 Bihar Patna Vinay Kumar, IPS 1991
5 Chhattisgarh Raipur Arun Dev Gautam, IPS [14] 1992
6 Goa Panaji Alok Kumar, IPS 1996
7 Gujarat Gandhinagar Vikash Sahay, IPS [15] 1989
8 Haryana Panchkula Shatrujit Kapoor, IPS [16] 1990
9 Himachal Pradesh Shimla Ashok Tiwari (acting), IPS 1993
10 Jharkhand Ranchi Anurag Gupta, IPS 1990
11 Karnataka Bengaluru M. A. Saleem, IPS [17] 1993
12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Ravada A. Chandrasekhar, IPS 1991
13 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Kailash Makwana, IPS 1988
14 Maharashtra Mumbai Rashmi Shukla, IPS 1988
15 Manipur Imphal Rajiv Singh, IPS 1993
16 Meghalaya Shillong Idashisha Nongrang, IPS 1992
17 Mizoram Aizawl Sharad Agarwal, IPS 1997
18 Nagaland Kohima Rupin Sharma, IPS [18] 1992
19 Odisha Cuttack Y. B. Khurania, IPS 1990
20 Punjab Chandigarh Gaurav Yadav, IPS [19] [20] 1992
21 Rajasthan Jaipur Rajeev Kumar Sharma, IPS 1990
22 Sikkim Gangtok Akshay Sachdeva, IPS 1991
23 Tamil Nadu Chennai Shankar Jiwal, IPS 1990
24 Telangana Hyderabad Jitender, IPS 1992
25 Tripura Agartala Anurag Dhankar, IPS 1994
26 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Rajeev Krishna (acting), IPS 1991
27 Uttarakhand Dehradun Deepam Seth, IPS 1995
28 West Bengal Kolkata Rajeev Kumar, IPS 1989
Headquarters of Delhi Police. It also serves as the office of Police Commissioner of Delhi, who is the ex-officio DGP of Delhi. Delhi Police Headquarters.jpg
Headquarters of Delhi Police. It also serves as the office of Police Commissioner of Delhi, who is the ex-officio DGP of Delhi.
Police Chiefs of Union Territories
S.NoUnion TerritoryHeadquartersName of the Police ChiefBatchRank
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Blair Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, IPS 1997DG
2 Chandigarh Chandigarh Dr.Sagar Preet Hooda, IPS 1997DG
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Daman Milind Mahadeo Dumbere, IPS 2006 DIG
4 Delhi New Delhi Satish Golcha, IPS 1992DG
5 Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar (May–Oct)
Jammu (Nov-Apr)
Nalin Prabhat, IPS 1992DG
6 Ladakh Leh Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, IPS [21] 1995 ADGP
7 Lakshadweep Kavaratti Sameer Sharma, IPS 2011 SP
8 Puducherry Pondicherry Shalini Singh, IPS 1996DG

See also

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