Which of the following is the highest- ranking Police Officer in the State of Uttar Pradesh ?

The correct answer is DGP (Director General of Police).

Key Points

• Director General of Police heads the State Police Force.
• Director General of Police (DGP) is a rank in the Indian Police Service, held by the highest ranking police officer in a State or a Union Territory of India, typically heading the state or the UT police force.
• The DGP is appointed by the cabinet and holds a three-star rank.
• The Director General of Police of States (State Police Chief) is appointed by the state government in consultation with the UPSC.
• According to UPSC rules, the state government is required to send the names of five senior IPS officers and after finalizing the three names, the committee will again send the proposal back to the state government and among these three officials, the state government is obliged to nominate the DGP.