Thiruvananthapuram: Three police officials have been shortlisted for the Kerala DGP post. It should be noted that the current DGP Anil Kant’s term ends on June 30.

Jail superintendent K Padmakumar, director of Fire and Rescue services Shaik Darvesh Saheb, and additional director of Central Intelligence Bureau Harinath Mishra figure in the probable list.

Jail superintendent K Padmakumar is the seniormost among the shortlisted candidates.