What is the full form of DSP
What is the full form of DSP
DSP: Deputy Superintendent of Police
DSP stands for Deputy Superintendent of Police. DSP is a police officer grade in the Indian police force. DSP is a representative of the state police who directs the state police officers
DSP is equivalent to Assistant Commissioner of Police and could be promoted to IPS after few years of service depending on the rules of state government.
Examinations are conducted periodically to recruit police officers directly to this rank. Inspectors are also promoted to this rank after the specified number of years of service.
Candidates must be Indian citizens with any degree and between the ages of 21 to 38 years. There is a minimum physical requirement of height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) for men and 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) for women, chest requirement of 84 cm (33 in) and chest expansion of 5 cm (2 in). In Tamil Nadu, 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) is the minimum height required. Every year, the state governments prepare a list of members of the state police service to be suitable for promotion to the Indian police Service. Officers recruited by state Public Service Commissions receive this rank directly. The rank above it is Superintendent of Police and the rank below is Inspector.