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The Indian Police Service (IPS), simply known as '''Indian Police ''', is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India; other two services being the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). In 1948, a year after India gained independence; the Imperial Police (IP) was replaced by the Indian Police Service (IPS). THE IPS EXAMINATION To serve in the Indian Police Service one has to pass the Civil Service Examination, which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission , every year. This examination is a common examination conducted for selection to the other two All India Services as well as various other Group A and Group B services under the Central Government. This examination consists of three stages. At stage one, there is an objective type examination called the Preliminary examination. This is a qualifying examination and only the candidates whose clear this can appear for the next stage called the Main examination. In the Main examination each candidate has to select two optional subjects, apart from which all candidates have to take a General Studies, Essay and compulsory language exam. The Main examination is a very intensive subjective type examination for which marks are awarded. A shortlist is prepared on the basis of the Main examination and these candidates can compete in the third and final stage of exam called the Viva voce or the Interview. The marks of the Main examination and the Interview are combined to prepare a final merit list of selected candidates'''. MODERN RANKS AND RANK BADGES .]]
Ranks insignia of the State Police officers (which is distinct from Indian Police Service).
HISTORY The Police Act of 1861 is still the basis of the Indian Police today. The Indian Police Service has been in existence since a long time. Current Developments 1996-2006 Reforms ordered by the Supreme Court In 1996, former Director Generals of Police initiated a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court , asking the court to investigate measures to reform the Police Forces across India in order to have proper rule of law and a significantly improved security across India. {Link without Title} Several measures were identified in order to professionalize the police in India:
3 new authorities will be created in each state, to prevent political interference in Police and also to make the Police accountable for their heavy-handedness {Link without Title} , which will include the creation of:
In 2006, due to a lack of action by all the state governments in India, the supreme court ordered the state governments to report to it why the reform measures outlined were not implemented. {Link without Title} After being questioned in front of the judges of the Supreme Court Of India , the state governments are finally starting to reform the police forces and give them the operational independence they need for fearless and proper law enforcement. {Link without Title} SEE ALSO
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