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{{short description|Head of the state police force in India}}
{{short description|Highest police rank in India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
[[File:Director General of Police.png|thumb|upright=0.4|Insignia of an [[Indian Police Service]] officer with rank of Director General of Police]]
{{Infobox official post
| post = Director General
In [[India]], the '''Director General of Police''' ({{small|abbr.}} '''DGP''') is the highest ranking [[police]] officer in an [[States and union territories of India|Indian State or Union Territory]]. DGP typically heads the [[State Police Services|state or UT police force]], who in case, are also called '''State Police Chief'''. DGP is appointed by the [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]] from the [[Indian Police Service]] and they hold a [[three-star rank]].
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* [[Home Secretary]] of the State/UT Government
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| residence = Respective Police Headquarters of States and Union Territories of India
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There may also be additional officers in the state who hold the rank of DGP. Common appointments for such officers include Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Director General of Prisons, Director General of fire forces and civil defence,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/reshuffle-in-jharkhand-police-department-113031100643_1.html|title=Reshuffle in Jharkhand police department|agency=Press Trust of India|date=11 March 2013|work=Business Standard}}</ref> Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Police Housing Society etc. Additionally officers who hold the rank of DGP may have commensurate appointments in central government organisations such as Director, [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI), Director [[SVPNPA]], DG [[Central Reserve Police Force]] (CRPF) etc. The rank insignia of a Director General of Police or Commissioner of Police (in Delhi) is the national emblem over crossed sword and baton. DGP-ranked officers wear [[Gorget patches]] on their collar which have a dark blue background with an oak leaf pattern stitched on it, similar to ADGs and IGs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upsc.gov.in/|title=UPSC|work=Upsc.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090613074203/http://india.gov.in/govt/paycommission.php/  |url-status=dead |title=National Portal of India|archive-date=13 June 2009|website=india.gov.in}}</ref>
The '''Director General of Police''' ('''DGP''') is the highest-ranking [[Indian Police Service|police officer]] in [[List of Indian states and union territories by literacy rate|Indian states and union territories]]. The DGP is appointed by the [[Cabinet (government)|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 [[Government of India|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.


==List of current Chiefs of Police Forces in the States and Union territories of India ==
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.<ref name="OnlyIAS">{{cite web |title=DGP Full Form: DGP Stands For Director General Of Police |url=https://pwonlyias.com/dgp-full-form/ |website=Only IAS |date=2023-08-29 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref><ref name="BestIAS">{{cite web |title=DGP full form- Director General of Police |url=https://bestiasinstitute.org/full-form/dgp-full-form/ |website=Best IAS Institute |date=2024-03-26 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref>
 
== 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.<ref name="ManoramaYearbook">{{cite web |title=What is Prakash Singh case judgement? |url=https://www.manoramayearbook.in/current-affairs/india/2022/01/25/what-is-prakash-singh-case-judgement.html |website=Manorama Yearbook |date=2022-01-25 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref><ref name="Hindu">{{cite news |title=UPSC tightens guidelines for appointment of State DGPs |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/state-dgp-appointees-must-have-at-least-six-months-to-retire-those-on-deputation-need-central-consent-amended-upsc-guidelines/article67485609.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=2023-11-02 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ManoramaYearbook" /> Key aspects of these directives include:
 
* '''Consultation with UPSC:''' State governments are required to consult the [[Union Public Service Commission|Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)]] before appointing a DGP. This consultation involves sending the names of eligible officers to the UPSC at least three months before the incumbent DGP's retirement.<ref name="DrishtiIAS">{{cite web |title=Tightening Regulations for Appointing State DGPs |url=https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/tightening-regulations-for-appointing-state-dgps |website=Drishti IAS |date=2023-11-03 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref>
* '''Preparation of Panel:''' The UPSC prepares a panel of three officers deemed fit for the DGP position based on seniority, service record, and range of experience. This panel is then sent back to the state government, which is required to appoint one of the shortlisted officers as the DGP.<ref name="NextIAS">{{cite web |title=Appointment of DGP's |url=https://www.nextias.com/ca/current-affairs/09-02-2023/appointment-of-dgps |website=NEXT IAS |date=2023-02-09 |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref>
* '''Minimum Tenure:''' The selected DGP is mandated to have a minimum tenure of at least two years, irrespective of their date of superannuation. This provision aims to provide stability and continuity in police leadership.<ref name="DrishtiIAS"/>
* '''Eligibility Criteria:''' Only officers with a minimum of 30 years of service and holding the rank of Additional Director General (ADG) or equivalent are considered for the DGP position. Additionally, officers must have at least six months of service left before retirement at the time of their empanelment.<ref name="NextIAS"/>
* '''No Acting DGPs:''' The Supreme Court has explicitly rejected the practice of appointing "Acting DGPs," requiring states to appoint a permanent DGP to ensure stable leadership.<ref name="DrishtiIAS"/>
 
===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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tspolice.gov.in/jsp/userMenu.do?method=viewOrganizationStructure | title=Telangana State Police }}</ref>
 
In the [[Government of India|Union Government]], officers of DGP rank serve as heads of major [[Central Armed Police Forces|central police forces]] and [[List of Indian intelligence agencies|intelligence and security agencies]] such as [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|IB]], [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]], [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW]], [[National Investigation Agency|NIA]], [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]], [[Border Security Force|BSF]], [[Central Industrial Security Force|CISF]], [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|ITBP]], [[Sashastra Seema Bal|SSB]], [[National Security Guard|NSG]], [[Special Protection Group|SPG]], [[National Disaster Response Force|NDRF]], [[Narcotics Control Bureau|NCB]], and [[Railway Protection Force|RPF]]. They also lead directorates related to civil defence, fire services, and internal security, playing a key role in national law enforcement and security.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ DGP-rank Positions in States and Union Territories
! Designation !! Role !! Ministry/Department
|-
| Director General of Police (DGP) || Head of the police force (HoPF) in the state/UT || Home Department
|-
| Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services || Oversees prison administration and correctional services || Home / Prisons Department
|-
| Director General of Fire and Rescue Services || Leads fire and emergency services || Home / Fire Services Department
|-
| Director General of Anti-Corruption Bureau || Heads anti-corruption efforts in the state || Vigilance / Home Department
|-
| Transport / Road Safety Commissioner || Manages traffic enforcement and road safety || Transport Department
|-
| Excise Commissioner || Oversees enforcement of excise laws and revenue collection || Excise Department / Finance Department
|-
| Head of State Public Sector Undertaking || Leads a state-owned enterprise || Concerned Line Department / PSU Ministry
|-
| Deputation to Central Agencies || Assigned to central police or intelligence organizations || Union Government (various ministries)
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+ DGP-rank Positions in the Union Government
! Designation !! Role !! Ministry
|-
| [[Director of the Intelligence Bureau|Director, Intelligence Bureau]] (IB) || Heads domestic intelligence || [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]]
|-
| [[Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation|Director, Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI) || Leads central crime investigation || [[Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions|Department of Personnel and Training]] (DoPT)
|-
| [[Research and Analysis Wing|Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing]] (RAW) || Heads foreign intelligence operations || [[Cabinet Secretariat (India)|Cabinet Secretariat]]
|-
| [[Director General of the National Investigation Agency|Director General, National Investigation Agency]] (NIA) || Leads anti-terror investigations || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) || Commands the largest central armed police force || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| [[Director General of the Border Security Force|Director General, Border Security Force]] (BSF) || Guards India's borders || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) || Provides security to public sector undertakings || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) || Protects the India-China border || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) || Secures borders with Nepal and Bhutan || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, National Security Guard (NSG) || Handles counter-terrorism and hostage rescue || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director, Special Protection Group (SPG) || Provides security to the Prime Minister and former PMs || Cabinet Secretariat
|-
| Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) || Leads disaster response operations || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) || Manages drug law enforcement || Ministry of Home Affairs
|-
| Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF) || Ensures security of Indian Railways || [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]
|-
| Director General, Civil Defence / Fire Services / Internal Security || Oversees civil protection and internal security || Ministry 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.<ref name="IPSPayRules">{{cite web |title=The Indian Police Service (Pay) Rules, 2016 |url=https://ips.gov.in/otherscirculars/IPS%20%28Pay%29%20Rules,%202016.pdf |website=Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of India |access-date=2024-07-10}}</ref><ref name="HindustanTimes">{{cite web |date=2023-05-01 |title=Flexibility in rule governing apex pay scales of DG-rank IPS officers |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/flexible-seniority-rule-for-top-ips-officers-in-india-government-to-decide-pay-scale-for-9-out-of-13-posts-101682965627120.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
 
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.<ref name="IPSPayRules" />
 
In November 2022, the government approved a proposal to grant apex scale salary to the Directors of [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|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.<ref name="TheHindu">{{cite news |date=2022-12-01 |title=Two top police posts, IB and CBI chiefs, to get salaries at par with Secretary-rank IAS officers irrespective of seniority |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/two-top-police-posts-ib-and-cbi-chiefs-to-get-salaries-at-par-with-secretary-rank-ias-officers-irrespective-of-seniority/article66210056.ece |access-date=2024-07-10 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
== Insignia and Uniform ==
[[File:S R. Jangid.jpg|thumb|S R. Jangid, IPS, former DGP of Tamil Nadu in 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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upsc.gov.in/|title=UPSC|work=Upsc.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090613074203/http://india.gov.in/govt/paycommission.php/ |url-status=dead |title=National Portal of India|archive-date=13 June 2009|website=india.gov.in}}</ref> The insignia and uniform are the same as those of the DGP for both Special DGPs and Additional DGPs.
 
== List of current Chiefs of Police Forces in the States and Union territories of India ==
[[File:Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Mumbai.jpg|thumb|[[Maharashtra Police]] Headquarters in [[Mumbai]], where the state DGP sits.]]
[[File:Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Mumbai.jpg|thumb|[[Maharashtra Police]] Headquarters in [[Mumbai]], where the state DGP sits.]]
[[File:Tamil Nadu Police head Quarters Beach Road Chennai.jpg|thumb|[[Tamil Nadu Police]] Headquarters in [[Chennai]], where the state DGP sits.]]
[[File:Tamil Nadu Police head Quarters Beach Road Chennai.jpg|thumb|[[Tamil Nadu Police]] Headquarters in [[Chennai]], where the state DGP sits.]]
[[File:UP पुलिस मुख्यालय - Signature Building UP Police New headquarter, Lucknow.png|thumb|upright=1.13|[[Uttar Pradesh Police]] Headquarters in [[Lucknow]], where the state DGP sits.]]
[[File:UP पुलिस मुख्यालय - Signature Building UP Police New headquarter, Lucknow.png|thumb|upright=1.13|[[Uttar Pradesh Police]] Headquarters in [[Lucknow]], where the state DGP sits.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+<big>Police Chiefs of States</big>
|+State Police Chiefs
!style="padding-center:15px;"|S.No.
!style="padding-center:15px;"|S.No.
!style="padding-center:15px;"|State
!style="padding-center:15px;"|State
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Headquarters
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Headquarters
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Name of Police Chief
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Name of Police Chief
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Batch<ref name="mha-ips-list"/>
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Batch<ref name="mha-ips-list">{{cite web|url=http://mha1.nic.in/IPS_Query.Asp|title=IPS : Query Form|work=Mha1.nic.in|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224155708/http://mha1.nic.in/IPS_Query.asp|archive-date=24 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
|1
|1
|[[Andhra Pradesh Police|Andhra Pradesh]]
|[[Andhra Pradesh Police|Andhra Pradesh]]
|[[Mangalagiri]]
|[[Amaravati]]
|align=center|[[Damodar Goutam Sawang]], IPS<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/rp-thakur-appointed-state-police-chief/article24302074.ece|title=R.P. Thakur appointed State police chief |date=1 July 2018|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
|align=center|[[Harish Kumar Gupta]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|2
|2
|[[Arunachal Pradesh Police|Arunachal Pradesh]]
|[[Arunachal Pradesh Police|Arunachal Pradesh]]
|[[Itanagar]]
|[[Itanagar]]
|align=center|R. P. Upadhyaya, IPS<ref>{{cite web |url=http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=369200 |title=Searchfor Officers Contact Numbers |access-date=25 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206071500/http://arunpol.nic.in/home/telephonesearch.htm |archive-date=6 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=center|Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1991
|align=right|1995
|-
|-
|3
|3
|[[Assam Police|Assam]]
|[[Assam Police|Assam]]
|[[Guwahati]]
|[[Guwahati]]
|align=center|[[Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta]], IPS<ref name="mha-ips-list">{{cite web|url=http://mha1.nic.in/IPS_Query.Asp|title=IPS : Query Form|work=Mha1.nic.in|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224155708/http://mha1.nic.in/IPS_Query.asp|archive-date=24 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=center|Harmeet Singh, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1988
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|4
|4
|[[Bihar Police|Bihar]]
|[[Bihar Police|Bihar]]
|[[Patna]]
|[[Patna]]
|align=center|S. K. Singhal, IPS
|align=center|Vinay Kumar, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1988
|align=right|1991
|-
|-
|5
|5
|[[Chhattisgarh Police|Chhattisgarh]]
|[[Chhattisgarh Police|Chhattisgarh]]
|[[Raipur]]
|[[Raipur]]
|align=center|D. M. Awasthi, IPS<ref name=CGP>{{cite web|title=Chhattisgarh Police at Glance |url=http://cgpolice.gov.in/indian-police-service-ips-civil-list |publisher=Chhattisgarh Police |access-date=16 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616035629/http://www.cgpolice.gov.in/indian-police-service-ips-civil-list |archive-date=16 June 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Arun Dev Gautam, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]<ref name=CGP>{{cite web|title=Chhattisgarh Police at Glance |url=http://cgpolice.gov.in/indian-police-service-ips-civil-list |publisher=Chhattisgarh Police |access-date=16 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616035629/http://www.cgpolice.gov.in/indian-police-service-ips-civil-list |archive-date=16 June 2015}}</ref>
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|6
|6
|[[Goa Police|Goa]]
|[[Goa Police|Goa]]
|[[Panaji]]
|[[Panaji]]
|align=center|Mukesh Kumar Meena, IPS<ref>{{cite web|title=New director general of police (DGP) Mukesh Kumar Meena, appointed as top cop|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/New-DGP-Muktesh-Chander-takes-charge-of-Goa-police/articleshow/51784881.cms|access-date=11 April 2016}}</ref>
|align=center|Alok Kumar, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1989
|align=right|1996
|-
|-
|7
|7
|[[Gujarat Police|Gujarat]]
|[[Gujarat Police|Gujarat]]
|[[Gandhinagar]]
|[[Gandhinagar]]
|align=center|Ashish Bhatia, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pc-thakur-appointed-as-gujarat-top-cop-456691|title=PC Thakur appointed as Gujarat top cop|work=NDTV.com|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|''Dr. K. L. N. Rao (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1985
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|8
|8
|[[Haryana Police|Haryana]]
|[[Haryana Police|Haryana]]
|[[Panchkula]]
|[[Panchkula]]
|align=center|P. K. Agarwal, IPS<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/senior-ips-officer-manoj-yadava-appointed-haryanas-new-dgp/articleshow/68054488.cms|title=Senior IPS officer Manoj Yadava appointed Haryana's new DGP
|align=center|Ajay Singhal, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|work=The Times of India|access-date = 2019-03-16}}</ref>
|align=right|1992
|align=right|1988
|-
|-
|9
|9
|[[Himachal Pradesh Police|Himachal Pradesh]]
|[[Himachal Pradesh Police|Himachal Pradesh]]
|[[Shimla]]
|[[Shimla]]
|align=center|Sanjay Kundu, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/sanjay-kundu-to-be-new-himachal-dgp/story-LTo1musjCi3vaKMVoif1WN.html|title=Sanjay Kundu is Himachal DGP|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=30 May 2020}}</ref>
|align=center|''Ashok Tiwari (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1989
|align=right|1993
|-
|-
|10
|10
|[[Jharkhand Police|Jharkhand]]
|[[Jharkhand Police|Jharkhand]]
|[[Ranchi]]
|[[Ranchi]]
|align=center|Niraj Sinha, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jhpolice.gov.in/hi/dgp-message|title=डीजीपी का संदेश|author=Department of Police, State Government of Jharkhand, India|work=Jhpolice.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218170118/http://www.jhpolice.gov.in/hi/dgp-message|archive-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|''Tadasha Mishra (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1994
|-
|-
|11
|11
|[[Karnataka Police|Karnataka]]
|[[Karnataka Police|Karnataka]]
|[[Bengaluru]]
|[[Bengaluru]]
|align=center|Praveen Sood, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksp.gov.in/home/dg-message.php|title=Karnataka Police|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110145607/http://www.ksp.gov.in/home/dg-message.php|archive-date=10 January 2016}}</ref>
|align=center|M. A. Saleem, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksp.gov.in/home/dg-message.php|title=Karnataka Police|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110145607/http://www.ksp.gov.in/home/dg-message.php|archive-date=10 January 2016}}</ref>
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1993
|-
|-
|12
|12
|[[Kerala Police|Kerala]]
|[[Kerala Police|Kerala]]
|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|align=center|[[Anil Kant]], IPS
|align=center|[[Ravada A. Chandrasekhar]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1988
|align=right|1991
|-
|-
|13
|13
|[[Madhya Pradesh Police|Madhya Pradesh]]
|[[Madhya Pradesh Police|Madhya Pradesh]]
|[[Bhopal]]
|[[Bhopal]]
|align=center|Vivek Johri, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mppolice.gov.in/Static/Chief.aspx|title=Police Chiefs - MP Police|work=Mppolice.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Kailash Makwana, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1984
|align=right|1988
|-
|-
|14
|14
|[[Maharashtra Police|Maharashtra]]
|[[Maharashtra Police|Maharashtra]]
|[[Mumbai]]
|[[Mumbai]]
|align=center|Sanjay Pandey, IPS<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/maharashtra-hemant-nagrale-gets-additional-charge-of-dgp-7137743/|title=Maharashtra: Hemant Nagrale gets additional charge of DGP|date=8 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/nagrale-takes-additional-role-of-maha-dgp/articleshow/80161276.cms|title=Hemant Nagrale takes additional role of Maharashtra DGP &#124; Mumbai News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|align=center|[[Sadanand Date]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1990
|-
|-
|15
|15
|[[Manipur Police|Manipur]]
|[[Manipur Police|Manipur]]
|[[Imphal]]
|[[Imphal]]
|align=center|L. M. Khaute, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manipurpolice.gov.in/ |title=Official Website of Manipur Police |publisher=Manipurpolice |date=2014-11-19 |access-date=2015-02-18}}</ref>
|align=center|Rajiv Singh, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1985
|align=right|1993
|-
|-
|16
|16
|[[Meghalaya Police|Meghalaya]]
|[[Meghalaya Police|Meghalaya]]
|[[Shillong]]
|[[Shillong]]
|align=center|R. Chandranathan, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meghpol.nic.in/dgp_past_present.html |title=Govt. of Meghalaya, Home (Police) Department |work=Meghpol.nic.in |access-date=18 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218165248/http://www.meghpol.nic.in/dgp_past_present.html |archive-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Idashisha Nongrang, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|17
|17
|[[Mizoram Police|Mizoram]]
|[[Mizoram Police|Mizoram]]
|[[Aizawl]]
|[[Aizawl]]
|align=center|S. B. K. Singh, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=https://police.mizoram.gov.in/page/senior-police-officers|title=Mizoram Police - Senior Police Officers|work=Mizoram.gov.in|access-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123022447/https://police.mizoram.gov.in/page/senior-police-officers|archive-date=23 November 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=center |Sharad Agarwal, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1988
|align=right|1997
|-
|-
|18
|18
|[[Nagaland Police|Nagaland]]
|[[Nagaland Police|Nagaland]]
|[[Kohima]]
|[[Kohima]]
|align=center|T. John Longkumer, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nagapol.gov.in/dgp_address.html|title=Nagaland Police - DGP Address|work=Nagapol.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Rupin Sharma, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nagapol.gov.in/dgp_address.html|title=Nagaland Police – DGP Address|work=Nagapol.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-date=29 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029204114/http://nagapol.gov.in/dgp_address.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=right|1991
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|19
|19
|[[Odisha Police|Odisha]]
|[[Odisha Police|Odisha]]
|[[Cuttack]]
|[[Cuttack]]
|align=center|Abhay, IPS<ref>{{cite web|title=BK Sharma appointed as DGP of Odisha Police|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2019/aug/08/bk-sharma-appointed-as-dgp-of-odisha-police-2015820.amp|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref>
|align=center|Y. B. Khurania, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1990
|-
|-
|20
|20
|[[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab]]
|[[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab]]
|[[Chandigarh]]
|[[Chandigarh]]
|align=center|Dinkar Gupta, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://punjabpolice.gov.in/dgp_message.aspx|title=Punjab Police, India|work=Punjabpolice.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218153943/http://punjabpolice.gov.in/dgp_message.aspx|archive-date=18 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=center|[[Gaurav Yadav (police officer)|Gaurav Yadav]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=पीटीआई |date=2023-02-24 |title=Punjab News: पंजाब पुलिस के डीजीपी बोले- माहौल खराब करने की साजिश को सफल नहीं होने देंगे |url=https://www.abplive.com/states/punjab/punjab-dgp-gaurav-yadav-on-hungama-waris-punjab-de-lovepreet-toffan-amritsar-jail-latest-news-2343359 |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=abplive.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-07 |title=CAT dismisses petition challenging Gaurav Yadav's posting as Punjab DGP |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/cat-dismisses-petition-challenging-gaurav-yadavs-posting-as-punjab-dgp-9312749/ |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1992
|-
|-
|21
|21
|[[Rajasthan Police|Rajasthan]]
|[[Rajasthan Police|Rajasthan]]
|[[Jaipur]]
|[[Jaipur]]
|align=center|Mohan Lal Lather, IPS
|align=center|Rajeev Kumar Sharma, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1990
|-
|-
|22
|22
|[[Sikkim Police|Sikkim]]
|[[Sikkim Police|Sikkim]]
|[[Gangtok]]
|[[Gangtok]]
|align=center|Shankar Rao, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sikkimpolice.nic.in/dgp.html|title=SIKKIM POLICE - DGP's Message|work=Sikkimpolice.nic.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Akshay Sachdeva, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1991
|-
|-
|23
|23
|[[Tamil Nadu Police|Tamil Nadu]]
|[[Tamil Nadu Police|Tamil Nadu]]
|[[Chennai]]
|[[Chennai]]
|align=center|[[C. Sylendra Babu]], IPS
|align=center|''G. Venkataraman (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1994
|-
|-
|24
|24
|[[Telangana Police|Telangana]]
|[[Telangana Police|Telangana]]
|[[Hyderabad]]
|[[Hyderabad]]
|align=center|[[M. Mahender Reddy]], IPS<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telanganastateofficial.com/ips-mahender-reddy-appoint-telangana-new-dgp/ | location=Hyderabad, India | work=TSO | title=KCR Nod For Telangana DGP as M.Mahender Reddy | date=10 November 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|align=center|[[B. Shivadhar Reddy]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1994
|-
|-
|25
|25
|[[Tripura Police|Tripura]]
|[[Tripura Police|Tripura]]
|[[Agartala]]
|[[Agartala]]
|align=center|V. S. Yadav, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tripurapolice.nic.in/chiefMsg.htm|title=Welcome to Tripura Police, Department of Home, Government of Tripura|author=Government of Tripura|work=Tripurapolice.nic.in|access-date=18 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206032558/http://tripurapolice.nic.in/chiefMsg.htm|archive-date=6 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Anurag Dhankar, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1994
|-
|-
|26
|26
|[[Uttar Pradesh Police|Uttar Pradesh]]
|[[Uttar Pradesh Police|Uttar Pradesh]]
|[[Lucknow]]
|[[Lucknow]]
|align=center|Mukul Goel, IPS<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/op-singh-to-take-over-as-ups-new-dgp/articleshow/62320571.cms |title=UP Police |publisher=UP Police |access-date=2015-02-18}}</ref>
|align=center|''Rajeev Krishna (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1991
|-
|-
|27
|27
|[[Uttarakhand Police|Uttarakhand]]
|[[Uttarakhand Police|Uttarakhand]]
|[[Dehradun]]
|[[Dehradun]]
|align=center|Ashok Kumar, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uttarakhandpolice.uk.gov.in/|title=Uttarakhand Police, Government of Uttarakhand|publisher=uk.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Deepam Seth, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1995
|-
|-
|28
|28
|[[West Bengal Police|West Bengal]]
|[[West Bengal Police|West Bengal]]
|[[Kolkata]]
|[[Kolkata]]
|align=center|Manoj Malaviya, IPS
|align=center|''Siddh Nath Gupta (acting)'', [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1986
|align=right|1992
|}
|}


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!style="padding-center:15px;"|Name of the Police Chief
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Batch
!style="padding-center:15px;"|Batch
!Rank
|-
|-
|1
|1
|[[Andaman and Nicobar Police|Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]
|[[Andaman and Nicobar Police|Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]
|[[Port Blair]]
|[[Port Blair]]
|align=center|Satyendra Garg, IPS
|align=center|Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right| 1997
|DG
|-
|-
|2
|2
|[[Chandigarh Police|Chandigarh]]
|[[Chandigarh Police|Chandigarh]]
|[[Chandigarh]]
|[[Chandigarh]]
|align=center|Sanjay Bainiwal, IPS<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chandigarhpolice.nic.in/oscd.html|title=Chandigarh Police - we care for you|work=Chandigarhpolice.nic.in|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218155618/http://chandigarhpolice.nic.in/oscd.html|archive-date=18 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|align=center|Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1989
|align=right|1997
|DG
|-
|-
|3
|3
|[[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police|Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]]
|[[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police|Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]]
|[[Daman, India|Daman]]
|[[Daman, India|Daman]]
|align=center|Manish Kumar Agrawal, IPS<ref name="dddnh-police">{{cite web|url=http://ddpolice.gov.in/|title=Police Department " Daman & Diu " India|work=Ddpolice.gov.in|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref>
|align=center|Milind Mahadeo Dumbere, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1996
|align=right|2006
|[[Deputy inspector general of police#India|DIG]]
|-
|-
|4
|4
|[[Delhi Police|Delhi]]
|[[Delhi Police|Delhi]]
|[[New Delhi]]
|[[New Delhi]]
|align=center|[[Rakesh Asthana]], IPS
|align=center|[[Satish Golcha]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1984
|align=right|1992
|DG
|-
|-
|5
|5
|[[Jammu and Kashmir Police|Jammu and Kashmir]]
|[[Jammu and Kashmir Police|Jammu and Kashmir]]
|[[Srinagar]] ''(May-Oct)'' and [[Jammu]] ''(Nov-Apr)''
|[[Srinagar]] ''(May–Oct)'' <br/> [[Jammu]] ''(Nov-Apr)''
|align=center|Dil Bagh Singh, IPS
|align=center|[[Nalin Prabhat]], [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1987
|align=right|1992
|DG
|-
|-
|6
|6
|[[Ladakh Police|Ladakh]]
|[[Ladakh Police|Ladakh]]
|[[Leh]]
|[[Leh]]
|align=center|[[S. S. Khandare]], IPS<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/j-k/umang-narula-made-adviser-to-ladakhs-lt-governor-ss-khandare-appointed-police-head-854003|title=Umang Narula made adviser to Ladakh’s Lt Governor, SS Khandare appointed police head |website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref>
|align=center|Mukesh Singh, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1995
|align=right|1996
|DGP
|-
|-
|7
|7
|[[Lakshadweep Police|Lakshadweep]]
|[[Lakshadweep Police|Lakshadweep]]
|[[Kavaratti]]
|[[Kavaratti]]
|align=center|Sarat Kumar Sinha, IPS
|align=center|Sameer Sharma, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right| 2008
|align=right| 2011
|[[Superintendent of police (India)|SP]]
|-
|-
|8
|8
|[[Puducherry Police|Puducherry]]
|[[Puducherry Police|Puducherry]]
|[[Pondicherry]]
|[[Puducherry (city)|Pondicherry]]
|align=center|Ranvir Singh Krishnia, IPS
|align=center|Shalini Singh, [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
|align=right|1989
|align=right|1996
|DG
|}
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* [[Law enforcement in India]]
* [[Law enforcement in India]]
== Notes ==
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==References==
==References==
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[http://www.studyjobeducation.in/2020/11/Rajasthan-Police-Constable-Result.html Rajasthan Police Result 2021]


[[Category:Chiefs of police]]
[[Category:Chiefs of police]]
[[Category:Police ranks]]
[[Category:Police ranks of India]]
[[Category:Police ranks of India]]
[[Category:Three-star officers]]
[[Category:Three-star officers]]

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Director General of Respective States and Union Territories Police Force
Shoulder Rank of DGP
Police department
StatusHead of Police Force of States and Union Territories of India
AbbreviationDGP
Member ofIndian Police Service
Reports to (Home Department of the concerned State/UT Govt.)
ResidenceRespective Police Headquarters of States and Union Territories of India
NominatorUnion Public Service Commission
AppointerRespective cabinet of States And Union Territories of India
Term length2 years
(minimum)
DeputyAdditional Director General of Police (Addl. DGP)
Salary• ₹225,000 (US$3,200)
(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.

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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:

  • Consultation with UPSC: State governments are required to consult the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) before appointing a DGP. This consultation involves sending the names of eligible officers to the UPSC at least three months before the incumbent DGP's retirement.[5]
  • Preparation of Panel: The UPSC prepares a panel of three officers deemed fit for the DGP position based on seniority, service record, and range of experience. This panel is then sent back to the state government, which is required to appoint one of the shortlisted officers as the DGP.[6]
  • Minimum Tenure: The selected DGP is mandated to have a minimum tenure of at least two years, irrespective of their date of superannuation. This provision aims to provide stability and continuity in police leadership.[5]
  • Eligibility Criteria: Only officers with a minimum of 30 years of service and holding the rank of Additional Director General (ADG) or equivalent are considered for the DGP position. Additionally, officers must have at least six months of service left before retirement at the time of their empanelment.[6]
  • No Acting DGPs: The Supreme Court has explicitly rejected the practice of appointing "Acting DGPs," requiring states to appoint a permanent DGP to ensure stable leadership.[5]

Other appointments[edit | edit source]

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
Designation Role Ministry/Department
Director General of Police (DGP) Head of the police force (HoPF) in the state/UT Home Department
Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Oversees prison administration and correctional services Home / Prisons Department
Director General of Fire and Rescue Services Leads fire and emergency services Home / Fire Services Department
Director General of Anti-Corruption Bureau Heads anti-corruption efforts in the state Vigilance / Home Department
Transport / Road Safety Commissioner Manages traffic enforcement and road safety Transport Department
Excise Commissioner Oversees enforcement of excise laws and revenue collection Excise Department / Finance Department
Head of State Public Sector Undertaking Leads a state-owned enterprise Concerned Line Department / PSU Ministry
Deputation to Central Agencies Assigned to central police or intelligence organizations Union Government (various ministries)
DGP-rank Positions in the Union Government
Designation Role Ministry
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 investigations Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Commands the largest central armed police force Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Border Security Force (BSF) Guards India's borders Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Provides security to public sector undertakings Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Protects the India-China border Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Secures borders with Nepal and Bhutan Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, National Security Guard (NSG) Handles counter-terrorism and hostage rescue Ministry of Home Affairs
Director, Special Protection Group (SPG) Provides security to the Prime Minister and former PMs Cabinet Secretariat
Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Leads disaster response operations Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Manages drug law enforcement Ministry of Home Affairs
Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF) Ensures security of Indian Railways Ministry of Railways
Director General, Civil Defence / Fire Services / Internal Security Oversees civil protection and internal security Ministry of Home Affairs

Salary[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

S R. Jangid, IPS, former DGP of Tamil Nadu in 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.

List of current Chiefs of Police Forces in the States and Union territories of India[edit | edit source]

Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, where the state DGP sits.
Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters in Chennai, where the state DGP sits.
Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters in Lucknow, where the state DGP sits.
State Police Chiefs
S.No. State Headquarters Name of Police Chief Batch[13]
1 Andhra Pradesh Amaravati Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS 1992
2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, IPS 1995
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 Dr. K. L. N. Rao (acting), IPS 1992
8 Haryana Panchkula Ajay Singhal, IPS 1992
9 Himachal Pradesh Shimla Ashok Tiwari (acting), IPS 1993
10 Jharkhand Ranchi Tadasha Mishra (acting), IPS 1994
11 Karnataka Bengaluru M. A. Saleem, IPS[15] 1993
12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Ravada A. Chandrasekhar, IPS 1991
13 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Kailash Makwana, IPS 1988
14 Maharashtra Mumbai Sadanand Date, IPS 1990
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[16] 1992
19 Odisha Cuttack Y. B. Khurania, IPS 1990
20 Punjab Chandigarh Gaurav Yadav, IPS[17][18] 1992
21 Rajasthan Jaipur Rajeev Kumar Sharma, IPS 1990
22 Sikkim Gangtok Akshay Sachdeva, IPS 1991
23 Tamil Nadu Chennai G. Venkataraman (acting), IPS 1994
24 Telangana Hyderabad B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS 1994
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 Siddh Nath Gupta (acting), IPS 1992
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.No Union Territory Headquarters Name of the Police Chief Batch Rank
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Blair Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, IPS 1997 DG
2 Chandigarh Chandigarh Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, IPS 1997 DG
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Daman Milind Mahadeo Dumbere, IPS 2006 DIG
4 Delhi New Delhi Satish Golcha, IPS 1992 DG
5 Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar (May–Oct)
Jammu (Nov-Apr) 		Nalin Prabhat, IPS 1992 DG
6 Ladakh Leh Mukesh Singh, IPS 1996 DGP
7 Lakshadweep Kavaratti Sameer Sharma, IPS 2011 SP
8 Puducherry Pondicherry Shalini Singh, IPS 1996 DG

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "DGP Full Form: DGP Stands For Director General Of Police". Only IAS. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "DGP full form- Director General of Police". Best IAS Institute. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "What is Prakash Singh case judgement?". Manorama Yearbook. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "UPSC tightens guidelines for appointment of State DGPs". The Hindu. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Tightening Regulations for Appointing State DGPs". Drishti IAS. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Appointment of DGP's". NEXT IAS. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Telangana State Police".
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "The Indian Police Service (Pay) Rules, 2016" (PDF). Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of India. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "Flexibility in rule governing apex pay scales of DG-rank IPS officers". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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