908 IPS posts lying vacant: Home Ministry
As many as 908 Indian Police Service (IPS) posts are lying vacant in the country as on January 1, 2016, of a sanctioned 4,802 personnel, according to Home Ministry data. With a total of 114 positions yet to be filled, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies. Currently, 3,894 IPS officers are in service, while 140 are undergoing training.