Indian Police Service
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The Indian Police Service is a civil service under the All India Services. It replaced the Indian Imperial Police in 1948, a year after India became independent from the British Empire. Wikipedia
First post: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
Abbreviation: IPS
Cadre Controlling Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Cadre Strength: 5,047 members (2023); (4,344 officers in position; 703 position vacant)
Minister Responsible: Amit Shah, Union Cabinet Minister for Home Affairs
Selection: Civil Services Examination
Staff College: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad
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