Can IPS serve in army?

Eligibility – All IPS Officers of Department of Posts. Age limit – Officer must not be over 45 years of age on the date of application. Medical Standards – The officer must be in Medical Category SHAPE 1, to be certified by the Army Medical Authorities after detailed medical examination of the officer.

What is the rank of an officer in the Indian Police?

Officers begin as an assistant commandant (equivalent to deputy superintendent of police on a state force), and retire with the rank of inspector general (IG). The Special Protection Group (SPG), the central government’s executive protection agency, is responsible for the protection of the Prime Minister of India and their immediate family.

Why do IPS officers hold more power than army officers?

Also IPS officers hold more power than Army officer because of diverse role in field and in law making process IPS officer and more connected to politicians and public and gets much more recognitions. The “lobby” of IPS officer is much much more stronger because of well connected inter-services and coordinations. On ground IPS is powerful.

What is the difference between Indian Police and Indian Police Service (IPS)?

Larger cities have police forces under their respective state police. All senior officers in the state police forces and federal agencies are members of the Indian Police Service (IPS). Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh presents medals and awards to CISF personnel and cadets. The central agencies are controlled by the central government.

How many posts are there in the Indian Army in IPS?

There must be at least 1500 posts of IPS officers for IG and above rank in India while there are far fewer posts in corresponding ranks in army i.e. Major General and above. Morever, there is no post in IPS corresponding to Army Chief who is of the rank of Cabinet Secretary.