A PIL alleging that Odisha government violated Supreme Court directions in the Prakash Singh case is being heard by the apex court. Petitioner activist Jayant Das alleges that the State’s proposal to the UPSC, sent on 14.05.2026, included eight ineligible names of Additional DG officers in Pay Matrix 15, though only three officers in DG rank in Pay Matrix 16 actually met the eligibility conditions.
Orissa POST has received a copy of Noting 79 to 104 of OSWAS file No. Home-IPS.PMTN-2021, titled “Appointment of DGP (HoPF),” which is accessible to citizens under the RTI Act. The Home Department has neither denied the file’s existence nor its contents.
The Notings show the Home Department, in consultation with the State Police Headquarters, had identified three eligible officers in Pay Scale 16. It collected their bio-data and clearances from the State Vigilance, Crime Branch and HRPC, and forwarded the three names to the GA & PG Department via ACS Home Hemant Sharma on 16.04.2026 at 6:54 PM. So, the inclusion of the eight ineligible names took place subsequent to 16.04.2026, after Home Department had sent the file to the GA & PG Department.
On 11 March, in Noting 79, the concerned section of the Home Department initiated the process for requesting the State Police Headquarters to send the names of eligible officers for sending to the U.P.S.C. for convening of the Empanelment Committee meeting. This was approved by the ACS Home on 16 March in Noting 83 and sent to the Police Headquarters. The request was processed in the Police Headquarters with the approval of Prateek Mohanty, Additional D.G. and Y.B. Khurania, DGP, and they sent details of the three eligible officers, Dr Sudhanshu Sarangi, Susanta Kumar Nath and Raosaheb Punjabrao Koche on 2 April 2026 in Noting 89. On receipt of the proposal, the Home Department officials examined the eligibility conditions by quoting the UPSC guidelines.
Specifically, lengthy speaking notes are made by Susanta Kumar Moharana (ASO), Harapriya Barik (Under Secretary), Ratikanata Panda (Deputy Secretary) and Trilochan Majhl (Additional Secretary) and the file was submitted to ACS Home on 6 April.
On 9 April in Noting 97, the ACS makes the following observation “What should be the size of the panel to be sent to UPSC, considering that UPSC is supposed to select a panel for recommendation to state government. Please study and put up.”
The file then goes back to the section, and another round of examination is done, and every officer interprets the rule once again to say that there are three eligible officers and therefore three names have to be sent to the U.P.S.C. After thorough examination of the rule position the Home Department forwards the file to the GA & PG Department on 16 April, 2026.
From the Notings it is clear that Home Department had found that the normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in the State cadre in Level 16 of the Pay matrix, who have six months of residual service. They examine the case of the five officers in Pay Scale 16 and find that Mrs Swapna Tewari was retiring and Sri Vinaytosh Mishra has less than six months of residual service left.
The contemporaneous noting support the claim that an attempt was made to manipulate the pool of eligible officers, deliberately ignoring the views of the State Police headquarters, including then D.G. Y. B Khurania and the Home Department and ACS Home Hemant Sharma.
Notings For File No.: HOME,IPS-PMTN.001.2021 Subject: All DPC Matters, Convening of DPC for promotion, Promotion orders, Promotion & Posting orders, Selection, Induction Into Cadre etc, Description: Appointment of DGP (HoPF), Odisha
Noting 79
This is regarding empanelment of IPS Officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force). Shri Yogesh 8ohadur Khuronia, IPS was appointed as DGP (HoPF), Odisha vide this Dept, order (29471) dtd. 16,08.2024. Vide this Dept. notification (34212), dtd. 18.09.2024, the service period of Shri Y.B. Khurania, IPS, DG 818 of Police (HoPF), Odisha was extended till 16,08.2026 to make his tenure minimum of 2 years as DG & IG of Police (HoPF) Odisha was extended till 16.08,2026 to make his tenure minimum of 2 years as DG & IG of Police (HoPF) as per OM, dtd. 18,05,1977 Issued by MHA. Shri Khurania, IPS had Joined as DGP (HoPF), Odisha on 16.08,2024 A.N. and will retire on 16.08.2026, resultantly, the occurrence of vacancy of DGP (HoPF) as 17.08.2026,
UPSC vide letter (1406_1 ‘Page1) dtd. 08,01.2026 have forwarded the revised Guidelines of the Commission for empanelment of officers for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF). Further, the UPSC, vide letter No. (1326_1 ‘Page 1), dtd. 23.02.2026 addressing the Chief Secretary of Odisha, has intimated for timely submission of proposal for Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha. The file may be endorsed to State Police Hdqrs, with the request to furnish required information for empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force). This file is submitted for perusal and kind orders of ACS, Home
Enclosures
- Incoming Dak 11642/HOME/2026 Date 11-Mar-202610.42.59 has been added
- Incoming Dak 9160/HOME/2026 Date 11-May-202610.42.59 has been added
- Incoming Dak 2886/HOME/2026 Date 11-Mar-202610.42.59 has been added
- Part File Date 11-Mar-202610.41.48 has been added
Shraddha Suman Rath (Assistant Section Officer, Home), 11-Mar-2026 11:21:22
Noting 80
Notes above UPSC, vide their letter No. 23.02.2026 (1326 l’Pagel) have requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months in advance from the date of occurrence of the vacancy. Earliler, UPSC vide their letter dated 08.01.2026, had sent the revised guidelines for Empanelment of officers for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), with a request to adhere to the Supreme Court directions and the Commission’s Guidelines for submitting the proposal for Empanelment of officers for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF).
It is submitted that Shri Yogesh Bhadur Khurania, IPS was appointed as DGP (Hoer), Odisha vide this Deptt. Notification No 29471 dtd. 16.08.2024 (29471) with effect from the date of joining the post. Subsequently, the service period of Shri Y.B.Khurania, IPS, DG & IG of Police (HoPF) Odisha, was extended till 16.08.2026 to make his tenure a minimum of 2 years as DG & IG of Police (HoPF) vide this Deptt. Notification (34212). Dtd. 18.09.2024. Y.B. Khurania, IPS had joined as DGP (HoPF), Odisha on 16.08.2024 (A.N.) and will retire on 16.08.2026, resultatntly, the occurrence of vacancy of DGP (HoPF) as on 17.08.2026. Hence, the file may be endorsed to State Police Hdqrs. with a request to furnish the proposal for empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force).
Harapriya Paikray (Under Secretary), 11-Mar-2026 12:44:27
Noting 81
Notes above
UPSC vide letter No. 1326 dated 23.02.2026 has requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months prior to the occurrence of the vacancy.
Earlier UPSC, vide letter dated 08.01.2026, issued revised guidelines for empanelment to the post of DGP (HoPF).
Y.B. Khurania, IPS was appointed as DGP (HoPF), Odisha vide this Department Notification No. 29471 dated 16.08.2024 and his tenure was extended till 16.08.2026 vide Notification No. 34212 dated 18.09.2024 to ensure a minimum two-year tenure. He will retire on 16.08.2026, and the vacancy to the post will arise on 17.08.2026.
Hence, the file may be endorsed to State Police Hqrs. To furnish the proposal for empanelment of eligible IPS officers for appointment as DGP (HoPF), Odisha.
Ratikanta Panda (Deputy Secretary, Home), 12-Mar-2026 12:14:55
Noting 82
Notes above
UPSC vide their letter No. 1326 dtd. 23.02.2026 (1326_1’Page1) have requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months in advance from the date of occurrence of the vacancy.
The present DGP Y.B. Khurania had joined as DGP (HoPF), Odisha on 16.08.2024 (A.N.) and will retire on 16.08.2026 as per the extension granted vide this Deptt. Notification (34212) dtd. 18.09.2024, resultantly, the occurrence of vacancy of DGP (HoPF) arises on 17.08.2026.
Hence, the file may be endorsed to State Police Hqrs. With a request to furnish the proposal for empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force).
Submitted for kind orders
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home), 12-Mar-202616:0021
Noting 83
As proposed.
Hemant Sharma (Additional Chief Secretary, Home), 16-Mar-2026 17:12:40
Noting 84
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home), 16-Mar-2026 17:29:58
Noting 85
May like to see please.
Prateek Mohanty (Addl. D.G. of Police (Headquarters), Office of the Director General & Inspector General of Police, 16-Mar-2026 23:11:01
Noting 86
Further action please.
Yogesh Bahadur Khurania (Addl. D.G. of Police (Headquarters), Office of the Director general & Inspector General of Police), 17-Mar-202616:28:38
Noting 87
Fna
Prateek Mohanty (Addl. D.G. of Police (Headquarters), Office of the Director General & Inspector General of Police, 17-Mar-2026 17:01:19
Noting 88
ADGP (HDQRS.) Notes above may please be perused The matter pertains to submission of information pertaining to the proposal for convening Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months in advance from the date of occurrence of the vacancy.
- It may be mentioned that on the above matter, the required information as called by the Govt. has already been submitted to Govt. (Home Deptt.) in seprate State Police Headquarters OSWAS File No. DP-OP-APPT-0001-2026 on 02.04.2026. However, in this connection a copy of the State Police Headquarters, Cuttack Letter No. 814/0P dated 02.04.2026 (814/OP Xerox Scan 02042026184449’Page1) and all relevant Annexures — (Nil Xerox Scan_0242026184622’Page1) along with the counter signed copy of the Bio-data duly submitted by the concerned 03 (three) IPS officers are placed at pages
(438/Int._Xerox_Scan_0242026173040’Page 1)
(19/Con_XeroxScan_02042026173218’Page1) &
(163/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026174326’Page1) for kind reference of the Govt.
The vigilance/HRPC/CB clearance and information on disciplinary proceedings in respect of the concerned 03 IPS Officers are also at ( 5838/VCO (B) SCAN_20260331_182806835’page1) for kind reference of the Govt.
Hence, the instant file may please be returned to Govt. (Home Deptt.) to take further follow-up action at their end.
This is for favour of kind information and orders please.
Enclosures
- Outgoing Dak Nil Dare 02-Apr-2026 18:37:50 has been added
- Outgoing Dak 814/OP Date -2-Apr-2026 18:36:24 has been added
- Outgoing Dak 163/Con Date 02-Apr-2026 18:34:28 has been added
- Outgoing Dak 19/Con Date 02-Apr-2026 18:32:57 has been added
- Outgoing Dak 438/Int Date 02-Apr-2026 18:30:18 has been added
Prakash Kumar Nayak (Section Officer, Officer of the Director General & Inspector General of Police) 02-Apr-202618:55:28
Noting 89
As proposed
Prateek Mohanty (Addl. D.G. of Police (Headquarters), Office of the Director General & Inspector General of Police, 02-Apr-2026 20:29:12
Noting 90
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home), 04-Apr-202611:29:16
Noting 91
Ratikanta Panda (Deputy Secretary, Home), 04-Apr-2026 11:43:35
Noting 92
Harapriya Paikray (Under Secretary), 04-Apr-202612:05:39
Noting 93
Notes above may kindly be perused.
(a) The normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in the State cadre in level-16 of the pay matrix as on the date of occurrence of vacancy (4/13/2022- AIS_SCAN20260319_134323601’Page3) (4/13/2022- AIS_SCAN_20260319134359704’Page3).
(b) Where no eligible officer of level-16 is available for consideration for empanelment as Director General of Police, Head of Police Force (HoPF) in a State or the Empanelment Committee does not find any officer suitable to be included in the panel, the zone of consideration shall consist of all officers holding the post of ADG in State Cadre in Level-15 of the pay matrix and who have completed at least 30 years of service as on date of occurrence of the vacancy from 1″ January of the allotment year in IPS. The Committee shall assess all the officers in the zone of consideration.
(c) Further, if no officer of the Level-15 with 30 years of service is available for consideration, the zone of consideration shall consist of all officers holding the post of ADG in the State cadre in Level-15 of the pay matrix and who have completed at least 25 years of service as on the date of occurrence of the vacancy from the 1″ January of the allotment year in IPS. The Committee shall assess all the officers in the zone of consideration.
(d) The officers should have residual service of six months or more from the date of occurrence of vacancy in the post of DGP (HoPF).
It is submitted that the post of D.G.P (HoPF) will fall vacant on 17.08.2026 on account of retirement of Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, IPS w.e.f. 16.08.2026 AN. As on date of occurrence of the vacancy of D.G.P. (HoPF). Smt. Sapna Tewari (IPS-1992), Special Director, IB Hdqrs., New Delhi will retire from Govt. Service on superannuation w.e.f. 30.04.2026 AN prior to the occurrence of vacancy i.e. 17.08.2026 and Shri Vinaytosh Mishra, IPS (RR-1993) would have no residual service of six months from the date of occurrence of vacancy, i.e. on 17.08.2026. The amended Guidelines of UPSC for appointment as D.G.P. (Chief of Police Force) envisages as follows with regard to zone of consideration:-
As per the proposal received from SPHqrs, the following 03 IPS officers in the grade of DGP having completed 30 years of service as on the date of occurrence of vacancy i.e. 17.08.2026, will be eligible for consideration for selection to the post of D.G.P (HoPF).
| Sl No. | Name of IPS officers | Designation and present place of posting |
| 1. | Dr. Sudhanshu Sarangi, IPS (RR-1990) (DOB-13.07.1968) | D.G. F.S & C.G. HGs & Director, Civil Defence, Odisha, Cuttack |
| 2. | Shri Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR-1993) (DOB-01.07.1967) | D.G. Prisons & Director, Correctional Services, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
| 3. | Shri Raosaheb Punjabrao Koche, IPS (RR-1993) (DOB- 1.08.1968) | Director Intelligence, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
State Police Hdqrs. have furnished required information vide their letter No. 814/OP dated 02.04.2026 (814/OP). The Bio-data submitted by 03 (three) IPS officers (19/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026173218’Page1), (163/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026174326’Page1) & (438/Int._Xerox_Scan_0242026173040’Page 1) have been verified by SPHqrs.
This is regarding the empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force). The following necessary information has been received from State Police Hdqrs in OSWAS File No. DP-OP-APPT-0001-2026
- The Proposal vide letter No. 814/OP dated 02.04.2026 (814/OP)
- Biodata of Shri Sudhanshu Sarangi, IPS (RR-1990) (19/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026173218’Page1)
- Biodata of Shri Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR-1993) (163/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026174326’Page1)
- Biodata of Shri Raosaheb Punjabrao Koche, IPS (RR-1993) (438/Int._Xerox_Scan_0242026173040’Page 1)
- Vigilance/HRPC/CB/DP clearance
(5838/VCO(B) SCAN_20260331_182806835’Page1)
- Annexures (Nil_Xerox_Scan_0242026184622’Page1)
It may be noted that the hard copy of the above papers are awaited at this end. They will be furnished to GA & PG Department after receipt of the same from State Police Hdqrs. However, to avoid delay the file may be endorsed to GA & PG Department as advance information for compilation of other relevant documents and preparation of proposal for sending the same to UPSC.
Enclosures
- Reference Files DP-OP-APPT-0001-2026 Date 04-Apr-2026 13:35:55 has been added
Susanata Kumar Maharana (Assistant Section Officer, Home) 04-Apr-2026. 14:13:39
Noting 94
Notes above.
This is regarding empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force).
UPSC, vide their letter No. 1236 dtd. 23.02.2026 (1326_1’Pagel) have requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months in advance from the date of occurrence of the vacancy.
Accordingly, SPHqrs was requested to furnish the proposal of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force).
As per the Guidelines of UPSC for appointment as D.G.P (Head of Police Force).
- The vigilance/HRPC/CB clearance and information on disciplinary proceeding in respect of the above IPS officers are placed at (5838/VCO(B)_SCAN_20260331_182806835’Page1) The information sheet in respect of the above officers is placed at (Nil_Xerox_Scan_02042026184622’Page1).
Now the file may be endorsed to GA & PG Department for taking further course of action at their end.
Harapriya Paikray (Under Secretary, Home), 04-Apr-202616:47:54
Noting 95
Notes above.
This is regarding empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as DGP (HoPF), Odisha
UPSC vide letter dated 23.02.2026, has requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) at least three months prior to the vacancy. The post will fall vacant on 17.08.2026 due to the retirement of Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, IPS.
As per UPSC guidelines, only officers in the rank of DGP (Level-16) with requisite residual service are eligible. Smt. Sapna Tewari, IPS will retire prior to the vacancy and Shri Vinaytosh Mishra, IPS will not have the required residual service, hence, they are not eligible.
As per proposal received from SPHqrs, the following three IPS officers are eligible for consideration:
- Dr Sudhanshu Sarangi, IPS (RR-1990)
- Shri Sushanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR-1993)
- Shri Raosaheb Punjabrao Koche (RR-1993)
SPHqrs has furnished the required information, including verified bio-data, vigilance/HRPC/CB clearance. and disciplinary status.
The file may now be endorsed to GA & PG Department for further necessary action.
Ratikanta Panda (Deputy Secretary, Home), 06-Apr-2026. 15:41:29
Noting 96
Notes above
UPSC vide their letter No. 1326 dtd. 23.02.2026 (1326 1’Page1) have requested to send the proposal for convening the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) for preparation of a panel for appointment to the post of DGP (HoPF), Odisha at least three months in advance from the date of occurrence of the vacancy.
As per the guidelines of UPSC for appointment as D.G.P. (Head of Police Force).
- The normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in the State Cadre in level-16 of the pay matrix as on date of occurrence of vacancy (4/13/2022-AIS
SCAN_20260319_134323601’Page3) (4/13/2022-AIS
SCAN_20260319_134359704’Page3)
(b) Where no eligible officer of level-16 is available for consideration for empanelment as Director General of Police, Head of Police Force (HoPF) in a state or the Empanelment Committee does not find any officer suitable to be included in the panel, the zone of consideration shall consist of all officers holding the post of ADG in State Cadre in Level-15 of the pay matrix and who have completed at least 30 years of service as on date of occurrence of the vacancy from 1st January of the allotment year in IPS. The Committee shall assess all the officers in the zone of consideration.
(c) Further, if no officer of Level-15 with 30 years of service is available for consideration, the zone of consideration shall consist of all officers holding the post of ADG in the State cadre in Level-15 of the pay matrix and who have completed at least 25 years of service as on the date of occurrence of the vacancy from 1st January of the allotment year in IPS. The Committee shall assess all the officers in the zone of consideration.
(d) The officers should have residual service of six months or more from the date of occurrence of vacancy in the post of DGP (HoPF). It is submitted that the post of D.G.P. (HoPF) will fall vacant on 17.08.2026 on account of retirement of Shri Yogesh Bandur Khurania, IPS w.e.f. 16.08.2026 AN. As on the date of occurrence of the vacancy of D.G.P. (HoPF). Smt. Sapna Tewari, IPS (RR-1992). Special Director, IB Hdqrs., New Delhi will retire from Govt. Service on superannuation w.e.f 30.04.2026 AN prior to occurrence of vacancy, i.e. on 17.08.2026 and Shri Vinaytosh Mishra, IPS (RR-1993) would have no residual service of six months from the date of occurrence of vacancy i.e. on 17.08.2026.
As per the proposal received from SPHqrs (DP-OP-APPT-0001-2026), the following 03 IPS officers in the grade of DGP having completed 30 years of service as on the date of occurrence of vacancy i.e. 17.08.2026, will be eligible for consideration for selection to the post of D.G.P. (HoPF).
| Sl No. | Name of IPS officers | Designation and present place of posting |
| 1. | Dr. Sudhanshu Sarangi, IPS (RR-1990) (DOB-13.07.1968) | D.G. F.S & C.G. HGs & Director, Civil Defence, Odisha, Cuttack |
| 2. | Shri Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR-1993) (DOB-01.07.1967) | D.G. Prisons & Director, Correctional Services, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
| 3. | Shri Raosaheb Punjabrao Koche, IPS (RR-1993) (DOB- 1.08.1968) | Director Intelligence, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
State Police Hdqrs. have furnished required information vide their letter No. 814/OP dated 02.04.2026 (814/OP). The Bio-data submitted by 03 (three) IPS officers (19/Con_XeroxScan02042026173218’Page1), (163/Con_Xerox_Scan_02042026174326’Page1) & (438/Int._Xerox_Scan_0242026173040’Page 1) have been verified by SPHqrs.
The vigilance/HRPC/CB clearance and information on disciplinary proceeding in respect of the above IPS officers are placed at (5838/VCO(B)_SCAN_20260331_182806835’Page1).
The information sheet in respect of the above officers is placed at (Nil_Xerox_Scan_02042026184622’Page1).
Hence, the file may be endorsed to GA & PG Department for taking further course of action at their end.
Submitted for kind orders
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home Dept.), 06-Apr-202617:53:02
Noting 97
What should be the size of the panel to be sent to UPSC considering that UPSC is supposed to select a panel for recommendation to the State Government.
Please study and put up
Hemant Sharma (Additional Chief Secretary, Home). 09-Apr-2026.11:03:52
Noting 98
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home), 09-Apr-202611:07:37
Noting 99
Ratikanta Panda (Deputy Secretary, Home), 09-Apr-2026
Noting 100
Kind observations of Addl. Chief Secretary at Noting 97.
As per the guidelines of UPSC for empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) issued vide letter dated 22.09.2023
(4/13/2022.AIS SCAN_20260319_134323601’Page3), the normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) In the State cadre in Level-16 of the Pay matrix as on the date of occurrence of vacancy. The Officers(s) should have residual service of six months or more from the date of occurrence of vacancy in the post of DGP (HoPF). Specific size of the panel to be sent to UPSC by State Government has not been mentioned therein.
As per the said guidelines, only 03 IPS officers in the grade of DGP having completed 30 years of service as on the date of occurrence of vacancy i.e. 17.08.2026 are eligible for consideration for selection to the post of D.G.P. (HoPF). But, the number of officers to be included in the Panel of UPSC shall not exceed 03(three). However, the Panel may consist of less than 03(three) officers in exceptional circumstances for reasons to be recorded in writing.
Submitted for orders
Enclosures
- Incoming Dak 12548/CSO/2026 Date 09-Apr-2026 12:23:04 has been added.
Harapriya Paikray (Under Secretary, Home), 09-Apr-2026 16:20:11
Noting 101
Notes above
As per the guidelines of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for empanelment of IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (Head of Police Force). Issues vide letter dated 22.09.2023 (4/13/2022-AIS). The normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in the State cadre in Level-16 of the Pay Matrix as on the date of occurrence of vacancy. Further, the officer(s) should have residual service of six months or more from the date of occurrence of vacancy in the post of DGP (HoPF).
It is observed that the said guidelines do not explicitly mention the specific size of the panel to be sent to UPSC by the State Government.
As per the said guidelines, only 03 (three) IPS officers in the grade of DGP, having completed 30 years of service as on the date of occurrence of vacancy, i.e. 17.08.2026 are eligible for consideration for selection to the post of DGP (HoPF).
However, the number of officers to be included in the Panel of UPSC shall not exceed 03 (three). The panel may, however, consist of less than 03 (three) officers in exceptional circumstances for reasons to be recorded in writing.
Submitted for orders.
Ratikanta Panda (Deputy Secretary, Home), 13-Apr-202612:26:00
Noting 102
Kind observation of Addl. Chief Secretary at Noting 97 & Notes above.
As per the latest guidelines of UPSC (4/13/2022-AIS SCAN_20260319_134323601’Page3), the normal zone of consideration shall consist of officers who are holding the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in the State cadre in Level-16 of the Pay matrix as on the date of occurrence of vacancy. The Officer(s) should have residual service of six months or more from the date of occurrence of vacancy in the post of DGP (HoPF).
The number of officers to be included in the Panel of UPSC, shall not exceed 03 (three). However, the Panel may consist of less than 03(three) officers in exceptional circumstances for the reasons to be recorded in writing. However, there is no mention about specific size of the panel to be sent to UPSC by State Government in the said guidelines.
Thus as per the said guidelines, only 03 IPS officers in the grade of DGP having completed 30 years of service as on the date of occurrence of vacancy i.e. 17.08.2026 are coming within the zone of consideration for selection to the post of D.G.P. (HoPF).
In view of the above, it may be considered to endorse the file to the GA & PG Department for taking further course of action at their end as proposed at Noting No. 96.
Submitted for kind orders
Trilochan Majhi (Additional Secretary, Home), 16-Apr-202617:57:12
Noting 103
File is endorsed to GA & PG Department for necessary action
Hemant Sharma (Additional Chief Secretary, Home), 16-Apr-202618:54:44
Noting 104
Please study and put up.
Suresh Kumar Vashishth (Special Secretary, General Administration and Public Grievances), 16 Apr-202619:09:55