A DGP is the head of the police of the whole state. Meanwhile, the Deputy Inspector General of Police i.e. DIG is the second number officer in the police of a zone.

What is the meaning of DIG in police department?

Deputy Inspector General of Police
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a rank in the Indian police, just below Inspector General of Police. It is a rank held by Indian Police Service officers who had successfully served as Senior Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Grade) and got promoted to this rank.

Who is powerful DM or DIG?

A DIG is at par with commissioner, a rank superior to DM. But under the new system introduced by the government, DIGs have been given charge of districts replacing senior superintendents of police (SSPs).

Which post is higher IG or DIG?

DIG stands for Deputy Inspector General. It is a one- star rank in the Indian Police Service. This is a senior rank than Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) or Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). An officer holding this position works under the Inspector General of Police (IG) or Joint Commissioner of Police.

Who has more power SP or ACP?

SP is higher than ACP. ACP is besically a DSP/ASP ranked Officer who is junior to SP or DCP. The answer is ACP. A newly appointed IPS aspirant is first appointed as an SP.

What is the full form of ACP?

The full form of ACP is the Assistant Commissioner of Police. In the IPS (Indian Police Service), it is known as one of the top ranks. A rank used in police forces worldwide is the ACP. It is a rank that is also used in many nations in revenue administrations such as income tax, property, inland, customs, and so on.

What is the full form of ADG?

Additional director general of police.

Do all IAS become DM?

After serving as an IAS officer for 6 years, including 2 years of the training period, a candidate is eligible to become a DM. To become a DM the candidate has to be at the top of the rank list of IAS Officers.