The full form of CO is Circle Officer. He is a police officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or Deputy Superintendent of Police. He heads the police sub-divisions in different states of India. The Insignia for a CO is three stars. In metropolitan cities, they are designated as Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), while in some states, they are designated as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). A circle officer may also be referred to as a sub-divisional police officer.
How To Become A Circle Officer
There are several ways to become a Circle Officer.
- Police officers for this rank are recruited by state public service commissions through state civil service examinations.
- The Circle officer rank can also be achieved by promotion from junior ranks.
Other CO Full Form
| S.No. | Category | Full-Form |
|---|---|---|
| CO | Science | Carbon Monoxide |
| CO | Military | Commanding Officer |
| CO | Sports | Castres Olympique |
| CO | Law | Correctional Officer |
| CO | Computing | Commitment Ordering |
| CO | Legal | Certificate of Occupancy |
| CO | Airline | Cobalt Air |
| CO | Miscellaneous | Care Of |
| CO | Government | Cadet Officer |
| CO | Government | Contracting Officer |
| CO | Place | Colombia |
| CO | Miscellaneous | Conscientious Objector |
| CO | Medical | Cardiac Output |
| CO | Technology | Central Office |
| CO | Police | Circle Officer |