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UPSC tightens rules for appointment of State police chiefs.
UPSC Guidlines on appointing DGP
UPSC is the central recruiting agency for the Indian government.
It is responsible for appointing the Director General of Police (DGP) of each state in India.
The UPSC Guidelines on appointing DGP were issued in 2018.
These guidelines were revised in 2021 to make the appointment process more transparent and merit-based.
September last week the guidelines even tightens.
Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the DGP of a State.
The Empanelment Committee constituted by the UPSC will not assess IPS officers on Central deputation for a State DGP’s post.
Also allow officers with 25 years of experience to be appointed as a DGP, against the earlier requirement of a minimum 30 years of service.
The number of shortlisted officers cannot exceed three.
But may consist of less than three officers.
Officers will not be included in the panel unless they themselves are willing.
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