

Hence, policing structure varies from state to state. Law enforcement in India is a state matter. Organisational structure and roles Overview

Note: Colour pattern and size of chevrons may vary according to the different rules of several distinct Indian State Police services.Non-gazetted officers Indian Police non-gazetted officers rank insignia Insignia DG rank officers in Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Varanasi, Guwahati etc by IG rank officers in Gurgaon, Ludhiana, Mysore etc by DIG rank officers in Trivandrum, Kochi etc. For example, it is held by DG rank officers only in Delhi and Mumbai by Addl. Note: Commissioner of police is a post is held by different rank officers in different places.

But, generally the following pattern is observed: Gazetted Officers Indian Police Service gazetted officers rank insignia InsigniaĪdditional Director General of Police Īssistant Inspector General of Police / Senior Superintendent of PoliceĪssistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary Rank: 2 years of service)Īssistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary Rank: 1 year of service) The ranks, posts and designations of all police officers vary from state to state as law and order is a state matter. 2.3 State police forces and their structure.
