Promotion Flow — Set 1
Police GK · पदोन्नति क्रम · Questions 1–10 of 30
Which committee is primarily responsible for reviewing the promotion of police personnel within the department?
Correct Answer: A. Departmental Promotion Committee
The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) is responsible for assessing officers for promotion. It reviews the service records and annual reports of eligible candidates. This committee ensures that promotions are based on merit and seniority rules.
What is the primary document used to evaluate the performance of a police officer for promotion?
Correct Answer: C. Annual Confidential Report
The Annual Confidential Report (ACR), now often called APAR, records an officer's performance. It serves as the main basis for the Departmental Promotion Committee to judge suitability. A clean service record without adverse remarks is essential for promotion.
The promotion from Constable to Head Constable is generally based on which criteria?
Correct Answer: A. Seniority-cum-merit
Promotions at this level follow the principle of seniority-cum-merit. Eligible constables must often pass a departmental examination or training course. Seniority plays a major role alongside a clean disciplinary record.
Which rank immediately follows the Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the promotion hierarchy?
Correct Answer: D. Sub-Inspector
The rank immediately above Assistant Sub-Inspector is Sub-Inspector (SI). An ASI is promoted to SI after completing required service years and clearing departmental tests. The SI is the main investigatory rank in the police station structure.
Officers promoted from the State Police Service to the Indian Police Service (IPS) are confirmed by which authority?
Correct Answer: B. Union Public Service Commission
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) oversees the selection for induction into IPS. Senior State Police Service officers are nominated based on their service records. The final notification is issued by the Central Government.
Who is the immediate reporting authority for a Sub-Inspector regarding performance appraisals?
Correct Answer: A. Inspector
The Inspector is the immediate superior officer of a Sub-Inspector. The Inspector supervises the work of SIs and provides initial remarks in their performance reports. This hierarchy ensures proper chain of command within a police station or circle.
In the police hierarchy, which officer typically heads a 'Police Circle' comprising multiple stations?
Correct Answer: C. Circle Inspector
A Police Circle is administratively headed by a Circle Inspector or sometimes a DSP. This officer supervises the functioning of several police stations within that circle. They act as a link between the Station House Officer and the Sub-Divisional officer.
Which is the highest rank in the non-gazetted category of the police force?
Correct Answer: D. Inspector
The Inspector is generally considered the highest non-gazetted rank in the state police structure. Officers above this rank, like the DSP, fall under the gazetted category. However, in some states or specific roles, Inspectors may be granted gazetted status.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) is typically promoted to which rank next?
Correct Answer: A. Additional Superintendent of Police
A DSP is promoted to the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP). This promotion moves the officer higher within the state service or IPS cadre. The Addl. SP assists the District SP in managing police administration.
Which training institution in Bihar is primarily responsible for training Sub-Inspectors and DSPs?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar Police Academy
The Bihar Police Academy, located in Rajgir, trains state-level police officers. It conducts foundational training for directly recruited DSPs and Sub-Inspectors. Successful completion of this training is mandatory for confirmation and future promotion.