HOW TO BECOME AN SP

How To Become SP STEP BY STEP GUIDE 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The SP is answerable for support of the rule of law in his region and he is responsible to his reach in-control the DIG and to the IGP/DGP at the State Headquarters for the effectiveness, confidence, and discipline of the police force in the locale.
  
  
• Their job is to keep the police force under control with proper training and constant supervision to make them trained to detect crime, manage police stations and control investigations in day-to-day life and maintain law and order.
  
  
• A Superintendent of Police is principally liable for overseeing and keeping up with the rule of peace and law alongside forestalling any kind of wrongdoing. The essential job of an S.P is to take on preventive measures against violations.
  
  
• The individual in question should make plans that will be protected and gotten during the hours of conventions, celebrations, and comparable occasions where there is an immense public get-together.
  
  
• A Superintendent of Police is likewise required to check whether their labor force is proficiently following their obligations and obligations or not!
  
  
• The obligation of an S.P is comprehensive of keeping the locale safe and shielding from any regrettable happening like degenerate fear-based oppressors or any sort of crimes.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN SP

• Candidates after appointment get varied benefits and differ from one post to another. But few facilities are common for all CBI Officers posted around India such as
  
  

• Candidates get accommodation facilities from the government, and those who want to stay in private quarters are provided with HRA(housing rent allowance).
  
  

• Free conveyance to & from is provided to all government employees.
  
  

• It gives an enhanced package with good incentives.
  
  

• Can get a trip vacation from the government once a year.
  
  

•  A transferable job where candidates gain experience in various small rural-urban areas and understand their history and criminal record.
  
  

• They are eligible for several allowances such as HRA, DA, and TA, plus a domestic help, cook, and security guard that are paid by the government
  
  

• They get facilities such as electric and telephone bills paid by the government and an official vehicle is provided to SP with a driver and guard post.
  
  

• They can get a reputed status in the society etc.

SKILLS OF SP

•  Candidates should have the capability to possess decision-making skills, reasoning, mental aptitude, and quantitative analysis, good communication skills, organizational, team interpersonal, learning/adaptability.
  
• Self-management, mental alertness, and stamina, high level of concentration, logical, rational and analytical thinking and willingness to travel.
  
  
• Candidates need to possess height of 150 cms for females and 157 cms for males and proportion weight and a good vision of 6/6 and 6/9 with/without glass.

EDUICATIONAL QUAlIFICATION

Here are some SP Qualification that you need to full fill to become sp officer.

• Candidates need to be graduate from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% in aggregate in Arts, Science or Commerce are eligible to apply for the post of Superintendent of Police.
  
• The minimum age limit for the Superintendent of police is 20 yrs. and maximum age is relaxed according to category benefits such as-
  • General-20 to 30; OBC- 20 to 33 and for SC/ST- 20 to 33.
  • Grade A post-Candidates can become SP or IAS officers after a few years of service.
  • Grade B post-Candidates have to qualify in the UPSC-civil service aptitude exam to acquire this post.

DOCUMENTS

Candidates need to possess the following documents to be eligible for the SP post:-

• A 10+2 certificate from a recognized university.
• Graduation certificate with 55% aggregate in art, science, and commerce streams.
• Health certificate as prescribed by norms of State or district police headquarters.
• A nationality certificate attested by respected states.
• UPSC –Civil Service Aptitude exam with a score/rank among the top 100 to secure eligible ranks such as SP, DSP, ACP, etc.

SALARY OF AN SP

•  Salaries for Police Officers are based on the years of experience, work performance, and hours of duty performed at the field or base.
  
  
• In spite of long hours of duty, they receive all the advantages of distinguished members of society by receiving dignity and respect. Our Indian government receives more perks as per their position.
  
  
• The starting salaries for an entry-level Additional superintendent of Police (ASP) are in the range of Rs.68000/- to Rs.70,000/-.The candidates who are based at higher positions are Superintendent of Police (SP Officer),
  
  
• Who can earn around Rs.80,000 pm, whereas Senior Superintendent of Police can also earn an average package of Rs.1lakh rupees per month.

ELIGIBILITY /RECRUITMENT CRITERIA:

To become eligible for recruitment candidates must clear UPSC Civil Service Examination to grab the post of Superintendent of Police. They need to meet sp eligibility criteria so as to be eligible for the post of SP in India such as:-

Qualifications - Students must complete 10+2 from a recognized University with 50% aggregate marks. In fewer states, there are exemptions, as the candidate just needs to complete a college degree with a special entitled course to become a Superintendent of police in India.

Physical requirements - A good physique with a healthy body is a pre-requirement to fulfill the position of SP. They need to clear the entrance examination as well as clear all levels of the physical exam. But the requirements differ for males and females such as:-

• Male Candidates should be 165 cm tall for general categories, whereas a relaxation of 5cm exemption in height is given for SC/ST category. Chest size must be 84 cms in width long and 5 cm expansion with perfect eyesight with 6/6 or 6/9.
  
  
  
• Female candidates should be 150cm tall for general candidates, whereas 5 cm relief for SC/ST and OBC categories.Chest measurement of 79 cm with a chest expansion of 5cm while inhaling.
  
  They must have good physical health with no disability and various physical and fitness tests are conducted to evaluate individuals' health.An Indian national with proof of residence and identity.

Age requirement - The minimum age requirement for the position of SP is 21 yrs and the maximum is 35 yrs. with relief for SC/ST?OBC category according to various State regulations.

WAYS TO JOIN SUB SP POST-

Candidates who are willing to join various sub posts need to have various ways such as:-

• Candidates need to appear in UPSC Civil service examination Aptitude test and get among the top 100 candidates to get selected for SP. They can appear for another exam to get selected for DSP or ACP posts.
  
  
• Secondly aspirants should have qualified State Public Service Commission examination as prescribed by various states. They can aim to select other higher designations as DSP or another post.
  
  
• Lastly they can join the Police Department as sub-Inspector. As fresher, they are enrolled as Assistant Sub-inspector –Sub Inspector and Inspector of Police.

Conclusion

You can turn into a Superintendent of Police by following every one of the means and planning great for the test. You should be qualified and responsive to get a high government position.

You should follow a timetable as an SP to guarantee consistency in your work. Candidates at first appear to be enthusiastic, yet in the end, surrender in the wake of perusing innumerable points and declining to buckle down.

The main thing is to keep an uplifting outlook and follow the timetable consistently. Moreover, you should find out about the job of an SP and show energy for the position.

The journey is challenging and responsive, which needs a passion, motivation, and positive attitude, brave enough, and work under high pressure to reduce the crime rate and maintain law and order in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I become SP or DSP?

SP is the senior-most post and DSP  has to follow their orders. Candidates need to be a graduate with 55% and clear UOPSC entrance exams to be eligible for Superindent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of police with good physique and excellent communication skills.

2. Is the Superintendent of police an IPS Officer?

Superidentet of Police is the most senior rank in Indian Police Service and they can be recruited as an IPS officers, only after achieving a good service record from state police record.

3. Can we become direct SP?

Candidates need not possess a specific course to become a Superintendent of police. One needs to have a college degree with a good physique and pass all the requirements that are required for entrance test and physical examinations.