What is the Full Form of DSP, its eligibility, roles and responsibilities?

Safalta expert Published by: Saumya Sahoo Updated Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:28 PM IST

DSP Full Form

DSP stands for the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the commissar system and was created in 1876 when the Indianization Policy was enacted. Originally a rank held only by Indians, it was equivalent to the Vice Superintendent (a rank held only by Europeans at the time). A Deputy Superintendent (DSP or DySP) is currently a State Constable in the State Police, either directly in the ranks or promoted from Inspector. Deputy Police Commissioners who are members of the National Guard may be promoted to the Indian Police after a limited period of service, ranging from 8 to 15 years depending on the state. Deputy Superintendents are usually district county officers appointed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, rank is commonly known as Circle Officer (CO), which is not strictly accurate as CO is a post and not a rank. In West Bengal, DSPs are in charge of sub-divisions and are most commonly known as Sub-divisional Police Officers (SDPOS).  If you are preparing for competitive exams and are looking for expert guidance, you can check out our General Knowledge Ebook Free PDF: https://www.safalta.com/general-awareness-free-e-book

Requirements/eligibility

Candidates wishing to become DSPs must appear in a national exam connected by the National Civil Service Commission. The DSP exam is particularly demanding as it is conducted in several stages. Only candidates who pass all levels of exams will be hired for the position. The various stages of testing conducted for recruitment into DSP positions include:

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Physical performance test (PET), interview, and medicine. It should also be noted that candidates must complete a probationary course before being hired as a police aides.
  • The candidate must be an Indian citizen between the ages of 21 and 38, regardless of degree.
  • The minimum height for men is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in), women’s minimum height is 155 cm (5 ft 1 in),
  • Chest circumference 84 cm (33 in), and chest circumference 5 cm (2 in).
  • In Tamil Nadu, the minimum height is 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) for the candidates. Each year the state government compiles a list of state police officers eligible for promotion to the Indian Police.
  • Civil servants hired by state civil service boards receive this rank directly. The top is the police chief, and the bottom is the inspector.

 

DSP Roles and Responsibilities

A DSP is a police officer who reports to the chief of police. He works under the SP and oversees all police department operations, including crime prevention, police station management and administration, and investigation supervision. The following are the roles and responsibilities of the DSP. As District Chief Information Officer, the DSP collects data from junior officers, reports findings to the District Police Personnel System superiors, and monitors the performance of junior officers under its command. DSPs manage and control crowds during political rallies, work to prevent conflicts between people, manage crowds during festivals, and maintain a healthy environment. The DSP fights crime, devises new methods to catch criminals, deters criminal activity, oversees all related cases and investigations under its control, and conducts investigations to resolve cases. Responsible. Another role is the administration and maintenance of law and order, sometimes taking action against those who violate law and order. DSP also strives to build good ties in the community and maintain harmony in the community, ensuring that citizens comply with the law, and taking necessary action against violators, they are trying to establish good relations between citizens and the police.
 

What are the DSP's Roles and Responsibilities?

A DSP is a police officer who reports to the chief of police. He works under the SP and oversees all police department operations, including crime prevention, police station management and administration, and investigation supervision. The following are the roles and responsibilities of the DSP. As District Chief Information Officer, the DSP collects data from junior officers, reports findings to the District Police Personnel System superiors, and monitors the performance of junior officers under its command. DSPs manage and control crowds during political rallies, work to prevent conflicts between people, manage crowds during festivals, and maintain a healthy environment. The DSP fights crime, devises new methods to catch criminals, deters criminal activity, oversees all related cases and investigations under its control, and conducts investigations to resolve cases. Responsible. Another role is the administration and maintenance of law and order, sometimes taking action against those who violate law and order. DSP also strives to build good ties in the community and maintain harmony in the community, ensuring that citizens comply with the law, and taking necessary action against violators, they are trying to establish good relations between citizens and the police.
 

What is the Full form of DSP?

DSP stands for the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the commissar system and was created in 1876 when the Indianization Policy was enacted. Originally a rank held only by Indians, it was equivalent to the Vice Superintendent (a rank held only by Europeans at the time). A Deputy Superintendent (DSP or DySP) is currently a State Constable in the State Police, either directly in the ranks or promoted from Inspector. Deputy Police Commissioners who are members of the National Guard may be promoted to the Indian Police after a limited period of service, ranging from 8 to 15 years depending on the state. Deputy Superintendents are usually district county officers appointed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, rank is commonly known as Circle Officer (CO), which is not strictly accurate as CO is a post and not a rank. In West Bengal, DSPs are in charge of sub-divisions and are most commonly known as Sub-divisional Police Officers (SDPOS).

What are the Requirements and eligibility criteria for DSP?

Candidates wishing to become DSPs must appear in a national exam connected by the National Civil Service Commission. The DSP exam is particularly demanding as it is conducted in several stages. Only candidates who pass all levels of exams will be hired for the position. The various stages of testing conducted for recruitment into DSP positions include:
Written exam - will be conducted in two stages - preliminary and main exam. Physical performance test (PET), interview, and medicine. It should also be noted that candidates must complete a probationary course before being hired as a police aides.
  • The candidate must be an Indian citizen between the ages of 21 and 38, regardless of degree.
  • The minimum height for men is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in), women’s minimum height is 155 cm (5 ft 1 in),
  • Chest circumference 84 cm (33 in), and chest circumference 5 cm (2 in).
  • In Tamil Nadu, the minimum height is 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) for the candidates. Each year the state government compiles a list of state police officers eligible for promotion to the Indian Police.
  • Civil servants hired by state civil service boards receive this rank directly. The top is the police chief, and the bottom is the inspector.

 

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