The officer in charge of a police station is called the Station Officer or Station House Officer. He or she is assisted by a number of Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Head-Constables and Constables. When an incident is reported, a Sub-Inspector is usually the first investigating officer and can file a charge sheet in court.
Personal Competencies
You are quick to take on new responsibilities
You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
You like to have clear instructions to follow
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Pursue a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any subject and follow it up with a Master’s degree in the same or allied field
3. Clear the SSC Central Police Organization exam
OR
Clear the state-level sub-inspector exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Any recognized college in the country
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Police stations
Work Environment: Your job role will need you to work both indoors and outdoors. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is a part of the job profile as you will have to be present at the site of the incident and take necessary action. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. You may have to work weekends and longer hours if and when the situation demands.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Sub-Inspector, Police → Inspector of Police → Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police → Additional Superintendent of Police → Superintendent of Police → Senior Superintendent of Police → Deputy Inspector General of Police → Inspector General of Police → Additional Director General of Police → Director General of Police
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Police Sub-Inspector, at the entry level, ranges between INR 9,300-34,800* per month
Vijaya Laxmi Devi was Odisha's first and India's third woman Sub-Inspector. She belonged to the Dhenkanal district and had joined the state police force in 1962. She did her graduation from the Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.*
Sub-inspector of Police
NCS Code: 3355.0200 | GV0051. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Pursue a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any subject and follow it up with a Master’s degree in the same or allied field
3. Clear the SSC Central Police Organization exam
OR
Clear the state-level sub-inspector exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Any recognized college in the country
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Police stations
Work Environment: Your job role will need you to work both indoors and outdoors. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is a part of the job profile as you will have to be present at the site of the incident and take necessary action. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. You may have to work weekends and longer hours if and when the situation demands.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Sub-Inspector, Police → Inspector of Police → Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police → Additional Superintendent of Police → Superintendent of Police → Senior Superintendent of Police → Deputy Inspector General of Police → Inspector General of Police → Additional Director General of Police → Director General of Police
The approx. salary of a Police Sub-Inspector, at the entry level, ranges between INR 9,300-34,800* per month
Source: https://bit.ly/3XRVk16
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Vijaya Laxmi Devi was Odisha's first and India's third woman Sub-Inspector. She belonged to the Dhenkanal district and had joined the state police force in 1962. She did her graduation from the Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.*
Source: http://bit.ly/3kOqmYU
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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