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Civil Police Officer

A career built on courage, integrity, and service.

Job profile

What this role actually involves

A Civil Police Officer is a uniformed law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining public order, preventing crime, protecting life and property, and ensuring the effective enforcement of laws. Recruitment is conducted district-wise through the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC).

Working under the supervision of the Senior Civil Police Officer, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector, and higher-ranking officers, duties include regular beat patrols, responding to emergency calls, maintaining law and order, traffic regulation, crime prevention, assisting in criminal investigations, executing warrants, providing security during public events, and supporting disaster response and rescue operations. Civil Police Officers also engage in community policing initiatives, assist vulnerable citizens, and help maintain public safety through proactive policing.

Scale of Pay: ₹31,100 to ₹66,800. Gross entry emoluments, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), uniform allowance, risk allowance, and other eligible benefits, are approximately ₹47,000 to ₹52,000 per month, depending on the place of posting and applicable government allowances.

Career ladder

Where this exam actually takes you

No competitor shows aspirants the real promotion path after selection. This is it, straight from entry post to ceiling post.

  1. Civil Police Officer (CPO)

    Entry-level position after Kerala PSC recruitment.

  2. Senior Civil Police Officer (SCPO)

    Promotion based on service, performance, and departmental rules

  3. Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)

    Supervises police personnel and assists in station administration and investigations.

  4. Sub Inspector (SI)

    Investigates cases, manages police station operations, and leads police teams

  5. Inspector of Police (CI/Inspector)

    Heads a police station or specialized unit and supervises investigations and law enforcement activities.

  6. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)

    Gazetted

    Oversees multiple police stations within a subdivision and manages operational planning.

  7. Superintendent of Police (SP)

    Gazetted

    Heads the police force of an entire district.

  8. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)

    Gazetted

  9. Inspector General of Police (IGP)

    Gazetted

  10. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)

    Gazetted

  11. Director General of Police (DGP)

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