In Kerala Police, a “1 star” usually refers to an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) , who typically wears one star on the uniform shoulder badge. Kerala Police also uses badge/star markings in its honor system, where a single star can indicate the first award level of a Badge of Honour.

What it usually means

  • ASI rank: Most people mean the police rank with one star.
  • Honor badge: In some official Kerala Police contexts, a single star can also mean the first-time Badge of Honour award.

Simple takeaway

If someone says “1 star police” in casual conversation, they are most often talking about an ASI. If you want, I can also explain the full Kerala Police rank hierarchy in a simple table.