| Director General of Respective States and Union Territories Police Force | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder Rank of DGP | |
| Police department | |
| Status | Head of Police Force ofStates and Union Territories of India |
| Abbreviation | DGP |
| Member of | Indian Police Service |
| Reports to |
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| Residence | Respective Police Headquarters of States and Union Territories of India |
| Nominator | Union Public Service Commission |
| Appointer | Respective 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) |
TheDirector General of Police (DGP) is the highest-rankingpolice officer inIndian states and union territories. The DGP is appointed by thecabinet and holds athree-star rank. In many states, there are multiple officers holding the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) as perUnion 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]
The appointment of the Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) in Indian states and union territories follows a structured process mandated by theSupreme 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.
In thePrakash 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:
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 theUnion Government, officers of DGP rank serve as heads of majorcentral police forces andintelligence and security agencies such asIB,CBI,RAW,NIA,CRPF,BSF,CISF,ITBP,SSB,NSG,SPG,NDRF,NCB, andRPF. They also lead directorates related to civil defence, fire services, and internal security, playing a key role in national law enforcement and security.
| 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) |
| 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 |
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 ofIntelligence Bureau (IB) and theCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ensuring they receive salaries at par with Secretary-rank Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, irrespective of seniority.[10]
DGP-ranked officers wearGorget 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.
| 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 |