If you are interested in joining the National Highway and Motorway Police, you need to understand the Motorway Police ranks and pay scales. This article guides you from entry-level positions to the highest-ranking officers.
The Motorway Police is an important part of maintaining the security and operation of the highway system.
Here’s a list of the different ranks within the Motorway Police, starting from the lowest to the highest:
| Motorway Police Ranks and Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| RANKS | ABBREVIATIONS | GRADES |
| Junior Patrolling Officer/Constable | JPO | BS 05 |
| Assistant Patrolling Officer/Head Constable | APO | BS 07 |
| Patrolling Officer/Sub-Inspector | PO | BS 14 |
| Senior Patrolling Officer/Inspector | SPO | BS 16 |
| Cheif Patrolling Officer/ Deputy Suprintendent Police | CPO /DSP | BS 17 |
| Senior Superintendent Police | SSP | BS 19 |
| Deputy Inspector General | DIG | BS 21 |
| Inspector General | IG | BS 22 |
Motorway Police Ranks Overview:
- Inspector: Mid-level rank overseeing officers, conducting investigations, and making arrests.
- ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector): Entry-level, handling traffic violations, accidents, and maintaining order.
- ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police): Mid-level, managing a specific district or area.
- JPO (Junior Patrol Officer): Entry-level, enforcing traffic laws.
NHMP Rank Structure:
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who oversees four (4) Additional Inspector Generals and eleven (11) Deputy Inspector-Generals (DIGs), each of whom is in charge of a distinct branch, works together to lead the NHMP, which has its headquarters in Islamabad. Here is the rank structure:
- Inspector General of Police (IGP)
- Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl. IGP)
- Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)
- Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) / Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
- Superintendent of Police (SP)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
- Inspector of Police (IP)
- Sub Inspector of Police (SIP)
- Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (ASIP)
- Head Constable of Police (HP)
- Constable of Police (CP)
Motorway Police IG Names:
| S. NO | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr. Iftikhar Rashid | 1 July 1997 - 16 April 2001 |
| 02 | Mr. Asad Jehangir Khan | 17 April 2001 - 18 January 2002 |
| 03 | Mr. Zia ul Hassan Khan | 19 January 2002 - 9 June 2005 |
| 04 | Mr. Ahmed Nasim | 20 July 2005 - 28 December 2006 |
| 05 | Mr. Muhammad Raffat Pasha | 8 January 2007 - 1 January 2009 |
| 06 | Khawaja Khalid Farooq, QPM | 1 January 2009 - 26 February 2009 |
| 07 | Mr. Wasim Kausar, Ph.D. | 27 February 2009 - 11 April 2011 |
| 08 | Mr. Zafar ullah Khan, PPM BAR | 11 April 2011 - 5 November 2011 |
| 09 | Mr. Wajid Ali Khan, QPM, PPM | 6 November 2011 - 25 May 2012 |
| 10 | Mr. Zafar Abbas Lak | 11 June 2012 - 17 June 2013 |
| 11 | Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema, TI | 19 June 2013 - 31 December 2014 |
| 12 | Mr. Muhammad Saleem Bhatti | 5 January 2015 - 30 March 2016 |
| 13 | Mr. Shaukat Hayat | 30 March 2016 - 25 August 2017 |
| 14 | Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam, TI, QPM, PPM, UNPM | 25 August 2017 - 22 May 2018 |
| 15 | Mr. Amjad Javed Saleemi | 22 May 2018 - 14 June 2018 |
| 16 | Mr. M. Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, QPM, PPM | 27 June 2018 - 1 October 2018 |
| 17 | Mr. Allah Dino Khwaja, PPM, BAR PSP | 1 October 2018 - 24 February 2020 |
| 18 | Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam, TI, QPM, PPM, UNPM | 4 March 2020 - October 2021 |
| 19 | Inam Ghani | October 2021-May 2022 |
| 20 | Khalid Mehmood | 10 May 2022- 15 March 2023 |
| 21 | Sultan Ali Khawaja | 15 March 2023-till date |
Who is the Current IG of Motorway Police?
National Highways & Motorway Police Inspector general SULTAN ALI KHOWAJA, PSP, ASSUMED CHARGE Pakistan: 14 March 2023. The position of Inspector General, National Highways & Motorway Police, was taken up by Sultan Ali Khowaja, PSP. He is the National Highways & Motorway Police’s 21st Inspector General.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the top official in the Motorway Police. This officer is responsible for overseeing the entire force and is responsible for ensuring that the Motorway Police operates efficiently and effectively.
Motorway Police Salary
Salary:
- Higher Ranks: Up to PKR 100,000 monthly.
- Entry-Level: Approximately PKR 25,000 monthly.
Salary of Junior Patrol Officer in NHMP
The salary of a junior patrol officer is up to PKR 30,000 monthly.
If you want more information about National Highway and Motorway Police, Please visit the official website of NHMP.
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FAQs
What is the Rank of Motorway Police Inspector?
The rank of Inspector is one of the mid-level ranks within the Motorway Police. An Inspector is responsible for supervising and managing the work of officers under their command, and may also be tasked with conducting investigations and making arrests.
What is ASI Rank in NHMP?
The Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) rank is an entry-level position within the Motorway Police. ASIs are responsible for maintaining law and order on the highways and motorways and may be tasked with handling traffic violations, accidents, and other incidents.
What Does ACP Stand for in Motorway Police?
ACP stands for Assistant Commissioner of Police. This rank is one of the mid-level positions within the Motorway Police, and officers at this rank are responsible for managing the work of a particular district or area.
What Does JPO Stand for in Motorway Police?
JPO stands for Junior Patrol Officer. This is an entry-level position within the Motorway Police, and officers at this rank are responsible for enforcing traffic laws and maintaining order on the highways and motorways.
Can I apply for a job in the Motorway Police online?
Yes, you can apply for a job in the Motorway Police online. The official website for applying to Motorway Police jobs is policejobs.pk.
What are the eligibility criteria for joining the Motorway Police?
The eligibility criteria for joining the Motorway Police vary depending on the position you are applying for. Generally, to be eligible for a position in the Motorway Police, you must be a Pakistani citizen between the ages of 18 and 25, have a minimum height of 5’8″ for males and 5’4″ for females, and have a minimum of Matriculation or Intermediate level education.
How much do Motorway Police officers earn?
The salary of a Motorway Police officer depends on their rank and experience. On average, a constable in the Motorway Police earns around Rs. 30,000 per month, while officers at higher ranks earn more.
What are the different ranks in the Motorway Police?
The ranks in the Motorway Police, from highest to lowest, are:
- Junior Patrolling Officer/Constable
- Assistant Patrolling Officer/Head Constable
- Patrolling Officer/Sub-Inspector
- Senior Patrolling Officer/Inspector
- Cheif Patrolling Officer/ Deputy Suprintendent Police
- Senior Superintendent Police
- Deputy Inspector General
- Inspector General