Question 1

Which is generally the lowest rank in the police hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Constable. The rank of Police Constable is the lowest entry-level position in the standard police hierarchy. Promotion from this rank leads to the position of Head Constable. They perform general duties and beat patrolling in their assigned areas.

Question 2

Who is the highest-ranking officer and head of the entire state police force?

Accepted Answer

Director General of Police (DGP). The Director General of Police (DGP) serves as the head of the state police department. This officer is responsible for the overall administration and command of the state police. The DGP is appointed from the senior-most Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.

Question 3

Which police officer wears an insignia of three stars with a red and blue ribbon?

Accepted Answer

Inspector. An Inspector of Police wears three metal stars along with a red and blue ribbon on the shoulder strap. This rank is senior to a Sub-Inspector and junior to a Deputy Superintendent of Police. Inspectors are typically the highest-ranking non-gazetted officers.

Question 4

Who is the administrative head of a Police Range comprising multiple districts?

Accepted Answer

Deputy Inspector General (DIG). A Police Range is administratively headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). A range usually consists of a group of 3 to 5 districts depending on the state. The DIG supervises the Superintendents of Police within that range.

Question 5

Which rank is immediately senior to an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Inspector (SI). The rank immediately above an Assistant Sub-Inspector is the Sub-Inspector (SI). An SI is often the officer in charge of smaller police stations or posts. They wear two stars with a red and blue ribbon as their insignia.

Police Ranks — Set 1