Can IPS be posted in his own district?
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.
Do all IAS officers become district magistrate?
To become a DM the candidate must first qualify for the UPSC-CSE exam and become an IAS officer. After serving as an IAS officer for 6 years, including 2 years of the training period, a candidate is eligible to become a DM. To become a DM the candidate has to be at the top of the rank list of IAS Officers.
Who is more powerful IPS or DM?
The job profile of both IAS and IPS services is very broad and both are posted on powerful posts, but IAS is much more powerful as a DM. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all the departments of the district.
Does IPS become DSP?
The full form of DSP is Deputy Superintendent of Police. DSP is a police officer grade at the Indian police force. DSP is similar to ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police) and may be elevated to IPS after a few years of service according to state government laws.
Why collector is called district magistrate?
The District Collector is the highest Officer of Revenue administration in the district. A district magistrate, often abbreviated to DM, is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who is the senior-most executive magistrate and chief in charge of the general administration of a district in India.
What are the powers of District Magistrate?
As District Magistrate:
- Conducts criminal court of executive magistrate.
- Maintenance of law and order.
- Co ordinates of the police .
- Supervision of subordinate executive magistracy and conduct magisterial inquiries.
- Hearing cases under the preventive section of the Criminal Procedure Code.