Can IPS officer change their cadre?
Generally, an IAS/IPS officer cannot get his home cadre. However, there is a very slim chance of it. This is possible only if you get a very high rank and then there are vacancies in your home state for your category in that year. In addition, you should have given your first preference as your home state.
What is the rank of IPS in UPSC?
Final rank Allocated for IAS, IPS, and IFS in 2016 (UPSC Rank Wise Post – 2016)
| Services | Last Rank |
|---|---|
| IFS | 740 |
| IPS | 793 |
| IRS (IT) | 969 |
| IRS (C&CE) | 970 |
Why is there a shortage of IPS officers in the CAPF?
Besides, state police forces too have undergone expansion with the creation of new districts. This led to a shortfall of IPS leadership in the CAPF. In response, successive governments expanded the recruitment of cadre officers in the CAPF.
Should CAPF officers be appointed as Director Generals of the forces?
Even the Parliamentary Committee headed by former Home Minister P. Chidambaram had in December last year recommended appointing CAPF officers as Director Generals of these forces and also ending the hegemony of IPS officers.
Should the CAPF cadre be treated as civil services?
If the CAPF cadre genuinely aspires to be treated as civil services, a lot of work will be required to reorient the forces towards a more citizen-centric ethos. The military and police leadership in India have distinguished themselves with their professionalism, broad acceptability in society as well from the elected leaders.
How can the government strengthen the state police forces?
To strengthen the state police forces, the government could convert many CAPF battalions into India Reserve Battalions (IRB), and allow some of the border guarding CAPF component to come under the strategic leadership of army generals even in peacetime, like the Assam Rifles.