Tamil Nadu government to prepare list of eligible officers for DGP's post
The Tamil Nadu government will send a list of eligible Director-General of Police (DGP) rank officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for shortlisting a panel to appoint the next DGP/Head of Police Force. This process complies with Supreme Court guidelines from the Prakash Singh case. The incumbent DGP, Shankar Jiwal, completes his tenure on August 31. Revised guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs state that only DGP-rank officers in the Level-16 pay matrix are eligible, a change from earlier rules that included all IPS officers with 30 years of service. The UPSC empanelment committee will shortlist three officers for the state to choose from.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu government is initiating the process to appoint the next DGP/Head of Police Force by sending a list to UPSC.
- The selection process adheres to Supreme Court guidelines from the Prakash Singh case.
- Revised guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs specify eligibility criteria for DGP candidates, limiting it to Level-16 pay matrix officers.
- The UPSC empanelment committee, comprising key officials, will shortlist three names for the state's appointment.
- The incumbent DGP, Shankar Jiwal, will complete his tenure on August 31.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court case: Prakash Singh case.
- Incumbent Tamil Nadu DGP: Shankar Jiwal.
- Eligibility criteria for DGP: Rank of DGP in Level-16 pay matrix (revised guideline).
- UPSC empanelment committee includes: UPSC chairperson, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary, DGP of the State concerned, and an officer from Central Police Organisations/paramilitary forces.
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