Additional director general of police


The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) is a senior rank in the Indian Police Service (IPS). It is the second-highest rank in the state police forces of India, below the Director General of Police (DGP) and above the Inspector General of Police (IGP). ADGPs are responsible for overseeing various aspects of police administration, including law and order, investigations, intelligence, training, and modernization.[1][2]

Additional director general of police
Rank insignia
Flag
Star plate for police vehicle
Service branchIndian Police Service
AbbreviationADGP, Addl.DGP
Pay gradeLevel 15 (HAG)[3]
Next higher rankDirector general of police (DGP)
Next lower rankInspector general of police (IGP)
  1. ^ "Additional Director General of Police". Knowledge Zone. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Top-heavy Punjab Police get three more ADGPs". Hindustan Times. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ https://ips.gov.in/otherscirculars/IPS%20(Pay)%20Rules,%202016.pdf