Deputy inspector general of police

A Deputy Inspector General of Police (abbreviated as DIG) is a high-ranking official position in Police in India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.

India

Indian Insignia for the Deputy Inspector General of Police

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a rank in the Indian police, just below Inspector General of Police. It is a rank held by Indian Police Service officers who had successfully served as Senior Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Grade) and got promoted to this rank. DIG-ranked officers wear Gorget patches on their collar which have a dark blue background and a white line stitched on it, similar to SSPs There is no limit to the number of DIGs a state can have and most states have several DIGs. DIGs are in pay band 4 (₹37,400 (US$450) to ₹67,000 (US$800)) with grade pay ₹8,900 (US$110).

The DIGs oversee multiple police districts within their designated police ranges, ensuring efficient policing operations. Additionally, some DIGs head specialized units such as armed police, intelligence, crime branch, or administration, providing leadership and coordination in these critical areas.

The official car of a DIG-ranked officer in India has a blue plate with one star, indicating the DIG rank.

Bangladesh

DIG Rank Badge of Bangladesh Police

In Bangladesh Police, the post of a Deputy Inspector General of police is an important appointment. It's the third highest post in the force. Generally, a DIG commands police range. But sometimes very important responsibility is given to a DIG by the Inspector General of Police. To be a DIG and above officers must qualify in the Bangladesh Civil Service Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam. Then he/she is appointed as Assistant Superintendent of Police, following that, additional Police Superintendent Police Super, then he/she needs to be promoted to Police Super, then Additional Deputy Inspector General and then Deputy Inspector General. If he/she performed well, the Home ministry can promote them to Additional Inspector General to Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP).

The post of DIG or Deputy Inspector General is equivalent to the rank of governmental Joint Secretary and Brigadier of Army or so in the armed services.

Kenya

In Kenya, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police is a three-star rank of the Kenya National Police Service. (S)he is immediately below the Inspector-General and immediately above the Senior Assistant Inspector-General. Two officers hold this position and they command the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service respectively.

Malaysia

DIG insignia of Royal Malaysia Police (RMP)

See also: Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Malaysia)

Within the Royal Malaysia Police ("Polis DiRaja Malaysia" in Malay) hierarchy, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police occupies the second most senior position, positioned below the Inspector-General of Police and above the Commissioner of Police. Those holding this rank adorn the sultan's-crown insignia, accompanied by four five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond shape, all positioned above crossed baton and kris symbols.

Pakistan

In Pakistan, a Deputy Inspector General of Police is a one-star rank.

Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, according to the Police Ordinance, the rank of Deputy Inspector General is the second highest position in the Sri Lanka Police Force. An officer in this rank is responsible for the policing of a Range which constitute a geographical area of two or more Police Divisions commanded by a Superintendent administrating few police districts, in charge of Asst. Superintendents, composed of number of police stations. In terms of section 21(3) of the Police Ordinance 'Inspector General of Police shall be deemed to include a Deputy Inspector General of Police'.