The DGP is responsible for overseeing the entire police force and law enforcement activities within their respective jurisdiction.

This position holds significant authority and plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, implementing crime prevention strategies, and ensuring public safety.

In the Prakash Singh case, the Supreme Court issued several directives to reform the police appointment process, emphasizing the need for a transparent and merit-based selection system.

This salary scale is also applicable to Directors General (DGs) of some Central Police Organisations at the Union government level.

[8] In November 2022, the government approved a proposal to grant apex scale salary to the Directors of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ensuring they receive salaries at par with Secretary-rank Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, irrespective of seniority.