Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The agency was established in 1941 as the Special Police Establishment. The Central Bureau of Investigation was later established on 1 April 1963. Its motto is "Industry, Impartiality, Integrity".

The CBI is headed by a Director, an IPS Or The Indian Ultimate Force Officer of the rank of Director General of Police or Commissioner of Police (State). He is selected based on the procedure laid down by CVC Act 2003 and has a tenure of 2 years.

The founder director of the CBI was D. P. Kohli.

Members of the selection committee of CBI director:

--Chief Vigilance Commissioner - Chairperson
--Vigilance Commissioners - Members
--Secretary, Home Ministry - Member
--Secretary (Coordination and Public Grievances) in the Cabinet Secretariat - Member
--While making any recommendation, the committee takes into consideration the views of the outgoing Director.

The final selection is made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet from the panel recommended by selection committee.