Class 6

Can I become SHO directly?

In order to become a SHO, you are required to appear in SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation) examination and qualify it. An SHO is not a direct post, it is a promotional post. The candidates are selected for the role of Sub-Inspector who provides assistance to SHO.

What is the top rank in police?

The DGP would be the highest officer of the Police Force of any state or Union Territory, which has the highest authority. It is the head of the police of the entire state, due to which it is also called the State Police Chief. In India, Director General of Police (DGP) is a three-star rank police officer.

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In India, the Director-General of Police (DGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in an Indian State or Union Territory. DGP typically heads the state or UT police force, who in case, are also called State Police Chief. DGP is appointed by the Cabinet from the Indian Police Service and they hold a three-star rank.

Is SHO an IPS officer?

A station house officer (SHO) is the officer in charge of a police station in India and Pakistan. The SHO holds the rank of inspector or sub-inspector. In India, the law permits a station house officer to conduct the investigation of crimes. As of February 2019, there are 15,650 police stations in India.