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| Rank Insignia of Additional Superintendent of Police (IPS Officer) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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| Rank Insignia of Assistant Superintendent of Police (I.P.S. Probationary rank) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Job Description:
The IPS Officers are responsible for internal security, public safety and maintenance of law and order. The various functional branches, related to security, where these officers work include the crime branch, investigation department (CID) and traffic police. They also work with the various central police organizations viz., BSF, CRPF, ITBP and CISF. On central deputation they also come to organizations like the Intelligence Bureau and other security organizations under the Cabinet Secretariat like the Special Protection Group (SPG) meant for providing proximate security to the Prime Minister. On completion of probation a IPS begins his career as a Assistant Superintendent of Police of a sub-division.
Educational Qualification:
Graduates in any discipline and selected through the Civil Services Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Remuneration:
Starting salary is Rs. 13,000 per month (excluding other allowances)
