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Subject to the provisions of this Act ,-- (1) the Police Force shall consist of such numbers in various ranks and have such organization as the State Government may by general or special orders determine; (2) the direct recruitments to non-gazetted ranks in the Police Force shall be made through a state-level Police Recruitment Board by a transparent process, adopting well-codified and scientific systems and procedures which shall be notified through appropriate rules to be framed by the State Government; (3) the recruitment to the Indian Police Service and to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police shall be made through the Union Public Service Commission and the State Public Service Commission respectively; (4) the composition of the Police Force shall, as far as possible, reflect adequate representation of all sections of society, including gender representation; (5) the pay, allowances, service and working conditions of police personnel shall be as prescribed by rules, from time to time. These shall always be commensurate with the arduous and hazardous nature of their duties; (6) police personnel shall at all times remain accountable to the law and responsible for protection of rights of the people and shall observe codes of ethical conduct and integrity, as may be prescribed. Appointment of Director General, Additional Directors