Why IPS officer not wear a cap in front of senior?
The security of the country's borders is the responsibility of the security forces of the indian Army. But the responsibility of security within the country lies with the police force and administrative officers. Most of the administrative officers of the country are made after cracking the UPSC Civil services Examination. people are selected for the post of IAS and IPS through this examination. At the same time, the post of an IAS officer is higher than the post of an IPS officer. That is why you must have seen that often an IPS officer has to salute an IAS officer when he arrives. But you must have also seen that an IPS officer does not wear a cap in front of an IAS officer. Do you know the reason behind this?
What is the difference between IAS and IPS?
Now first of all, let us understand what is the difference between an IAS and an IPS officer. Let us tell you that both IAS and IPS are All india services, but the cadre controlling authority of both is different. Both the officers who pass the IAS and IPS exams are posted on powerful posts in the country. Actually, an IAS officer is posted as a district Magistrate. He has the responsibility of all the departments of the district. On the other hand, an IPS officer has the responsibility of one department.
Why do IPS officers not wear a cap in front of an IAS officer?
Now the question is why most IPS officers do not wear their cap in front of an IAS officer. Let us tell you that when an IPS officer goes to a meeting with an IAS officer, then according to the protocol, the IPS officer has to salute the IAS officer. However, there is a rule for this as well, the IPS officer does this only when an IPS is in his full uniform. On the other hand, if an IPS is not wearing his cap, then he will not be obliged to salute the IAS officer. Therefore, most IPS officers often do not wear their cap in front of an IAS officer.
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