{"id":2743,"date":"2025-04-30T18:11:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:49:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:19:40","slug":"indian-police-service-ips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Police Service (IPS): Full Form, Role, Eligibility, Salary, Career Path Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#What_is_the_Indian_Police_Service\">What is the Indian Police Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_History_and_Background\">Indian Police Service History and Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Famous_Indian_Police_Service_Officers\">Famous Indian Police Service Officers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#How_to_Become_an_IPS_Officer_Explained\">How to Become an IPS Officer Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_Exam_Pattern\">Indian Police Service Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#IPS_Officer_Eligibility\">IPS Officer Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_Training_Centre_and_Process\">Indian Police Service Training Centre and Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_Officer_Salary\">Indian Police Service Officer Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_Career_Progression\">Indian Police Service Career Progression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-police-service-ips\/#Indian_Police_Service_FAQs\">Indian Police Service FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2744\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-1.jpg?resize=226%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Police Service (IPS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the three All India Services in India, alongside the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS). Indian Police Service forms part\u00a0 of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Examination. Officers of the Indian Police Service hold key positions in maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crime, and ensuring internal security. It is a career known for authority, responsibility, and the ability to make a tangible difference in society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1996&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Result 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Indian_Police_Service\"><\/span><b>What is the Indian Police Service?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2745\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-2.jpg?resize=264%2C158&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the three All India Services constituted under Article 312 of the Constitution of India. The IPS officers provide senior level leadership to Police Forces both in the States and at the Centre. The Police Division in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is responsible for Cadre management of IPS and Policy Decisions such as cadre structure, recruitment, training, cadre allocation, confirmation, empanelment, deputation, pay and allowances, disciplinary matters of IPS Officers. The Service is organized in 25 State cadres, reviewed after every 5 years. The Authorized strength of the Indian Police Service Officers stands at 5047 as on 01.01.2023. Their responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading and managing police forces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining law and order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing and investigating crimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling public safety and internal security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating with intelligence and other security agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They serve both at the state level and in central organizations like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and paramilitary forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_History_and_Background\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service History and Background<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1861, the Parliament of the United Kingdom introduced the Indian Councils Act, 1861. The act created the foundation of a modern and professional police bureaucracy in India. It introduced a new cadre of police, called Superior Police Services, later known as the Indian Imperial Police. The highest rank in the service was the inspector general for each province. The rank of inspector general was equated to that of a brigadier, and similar ranks in the Indian Armed Forces, as per a central warrant of precedence issued in 1937.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1902\u20131903, a police commission was established to recommend reforms under Sir Andrew Fraser and Lord Curzon. It recommended the appointment of Indians as officers in the police. Previously, Indians could rise only to the rank of an inspector, the senior N.C.O. position. However they were not part of the Indian Imperial Police.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1920 onward, the Indian Imperial Police was open to Indians and the entrance examination for the service was conducted both in India and England Prior to Independence, senior police officers belonging to the Imperial Police (IP) were appointed by the secretary of state on the basis of a competitive examination. The first open civil service examination for admittance to the service was held in England in June 1893 and the ten top candidates were appointed as probationers in the Indian Imperial Police. It is not possible to identify an exact date for when the Indian Police Service came formally into being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 1907, the secretary of state&#8217;s officers were directed to wear the letters &#8220;IP&#8221; on their epaulettes in order to distinguish them from other officers not recruited by the secretary through examination. Therefore, 1907 could be regarded as the starting point for the IPS. In 1948, a year after India gained independence; the Imperial Police was formally replaced by the Indian Police Service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2449&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Revenue Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Indian_Police_Service_Officers\"><\/span><b>Famous Indian Police Service Officers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The history of Indian policing includes several <\/span><b>famous IPS officers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who have demonstrated outstanding service and courage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2746\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-3.jpg?resize=245%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"174\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kiran Bedi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s first woman IPS officer, known for her prison reforms in Tihar Jail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2747\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-4.jpg?resize=190%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"219\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Julio Ribeiro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Credited with tackling terrorism in Punjab.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2748\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-5.jpg?resize=236%2C170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>D. Roopa Moudgil:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Known for exposing corruption within the prison system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2749\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-6.jpg?resize=207%2C204&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"204\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ajit Doval:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former IPS officer, now National Security Advisor of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IPS-7.jpg?resize=234%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rakesh Maria:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Noted for handling high-profile cases including the 26\/11 Mumbai attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their contributions illustrate the scope and impact of a career in the Indian Police Service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_an_IPS_Officer_Explained\"><\/span><b>How to Become an IPS Officer Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering <\/span><b>how to become an IPS officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it requires clearing one of the country\u2019s most challenging recruitment processes \u2014 the <\/span><b>UPSC<\/b> <b>exam <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <\/span><b>Indian Police Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The selection process has three stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preliminary Examination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Objective-type papers on General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Main Examination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nine descriptive papers, including essay, general studies, and an optional subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personality Test (Interview):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assessment of candidate\u2019s personality, judgment, and decision-making skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must secure a rank high enough in the final merit list and indicate IPS as their top preference in the services selection list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service Exam Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Police Service exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follows the standard UPSC Civil Services Examination pattern. Here\u2019s a summary:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prelims:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 papers (General Studies &amp; CSAT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9 papers (including one Indian language, English, essay, four General Studies papers, and two papers for an optional subject)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 275 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total marks: 2025 (Mains: 1750 + Interview: 275)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final selection and service allocation depend on total marks obtained and the candidate\u2019s preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=799&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Exam Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Officer_Eligibility\"><\/span><b>IPS Officer Eligibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To appear for the <\/span><b>Indian Police Service exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>IPS Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A candidate must hold a graduate degree from any recognized university. The stream or percentage is not a restricting factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>IPS Nationality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only Indian citizens are eligible for IPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Indian Police Service Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21 to 32 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OBC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 35 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SC\/ST:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 37 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PwBD:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additional 10-year relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>IPS Number of Attempts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OBC:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SC\/ST:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlimited within the age limit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height, chest measurements, and vision standards are also mandatory for IPS due to the physical nature of the role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2486&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Foreign Service<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_Training_Centre_and_Process\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service Training Centre and Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After clearing the final selection, candidates undergo structured training to prepare for their duties. The central <\/span><b>IPS Training Centre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><b>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Hyderabad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training is divided into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foundation Course:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, along with IAS, IFoS, and other services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phase-I Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basic police training at SVPNPA, covering Indian Penal Code, CrPC, IPC, evidence law, weapons handling, physical training, and counter-insurgency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>District Practical Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A supervised posting in a state cadre for hands-on experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phase-II Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Return to SVPNPA for advanced training, including legal procedures, investigation techniques, forensic science, and leadership modules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon successful completion, officers receive their first posting as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in their allocated cadre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1996&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Result 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_Officer_Salary\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service Officer Salary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the frequently asked queries is about the <\/span><b>IPS officer salary per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The salary structure follows the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. The pay varies with rank and location.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pay Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Basic Pay (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approximate Gross Salary (\u20b9)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Superintendent (ASP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b970,000 \u2013 \u20b91,20,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superintendent of Police (SP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b967,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b985,000 \u2013 \u20b91,50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Inspector General (DIG)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 13A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,31,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,50,000 \u2013 \u20b92,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspector General (IG)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,44,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,80,000 \u2013 \u20b92,50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director General (DG)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level 17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,25,000 (fixed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,50,000 \u2013 \u20b93,00,000+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the basic salary, IPS officers receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and Special Duty Allowance (for sensitive postings).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_Career_Progression\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service Career Progression<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IPS officer\u2019s career begins as an ASP and progresses through structured promotions based on performance, seniority, and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>IPS State Cadre Positions:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superintendent of Police (SP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Inspector General (DIG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspector General (IG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Director General (ADG)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director General (DG)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>IPS Central Deputation Posts:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBI Director<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB Director<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIA Chief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DG of CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS), the IPS is part of the All India Services[3] \u2013 its officers are employed by both the Union Government and by individual states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The service provides leadership to various state and central police forces, including the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, SSB, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP), the National Security Guard (NSG), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW), Special Protection Group (SPG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Police Service (IPS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a cornerstone of India\u2019s internal security and public administration. Understanding <\/span><b>what is Indian Police Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the selection process, <\/span><b>IPS officer eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, training at the <\/span><b>IPS Training Centre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, career progression, and the <\/span><b>IPS officer salary per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for aspirants considering this path.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Police_Service_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Indian Police Service FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2752 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2752{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2752 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2752{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: 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!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1746003085\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2752\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2752\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27520\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27520\" aria-controls=\"collapse27520\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the full form of IPS?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse27520\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2752\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27520\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IPS stands for Indian Police Service, one of India\u2019s three All India Services responsible for maintaining public order and internal security.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27521\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27521\" aria-controls=\"collapse27521\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to become an IPS officer in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27521\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2752\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27521\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To become an IPS officer, you must clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination, followed by physical standards tests and training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27522\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27522\" aria-controls=\"collapse27522\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the eligibility for the Indian Police Service exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27522\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2752\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27522\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A candidate must be an Indian citizen, aged 21-32 years for general category, with a graduate degree from a recognized university.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27523\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse27523\" aria-controls=\"collapse27523\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the monthly salary of an IPS officer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse27523\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2752\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-27523\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The basic monthly salary of an IPS officer starts at \u20b956,100 and can go up to \u20b92,25,000 depending on rank and service tenure, excluding allowances.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-27524\" role=\"button\" 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