What is the hierarchy of Police ranks in India?

<p>India has police structure involving various ranks in a hierarchical setup. The following account enumerates the ranks usually present in the police force<br>Police Ranks in India<br>Director General of Police (DGP)<br>Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)<br>Inspector General of Police (IGP) / Special Inspector General of Police<br>Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)<br>Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) / Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Grade)<br>Superintendent of Police (SP) / Deputy Commissioner of Police (Junior Management Grade)<br>Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)<br>Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)<br>Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)<br>Inspector (PI) / Police Inspector<br>Assistant Police Inspector (API)<br>Sub-Inspector (SI) / Police Sub-Inspector<br>Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)<br>Head Constable (HC)<br>Police Naik (PN)<br>Police Constable (PC)<br>Summary<br>The rank list totals 16 in the police structure above, starting from the highest rank as Director General of Police down to the rank of Constable.</p>

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