Manoj Kumar Sharma is a 2005-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Maharashtra cadre. He hit the headlines in October 2023 after a biopic titled 12th Fail was released on his struggles to become an IPS officer. Manoj Sharma IPS has been elevated to the rank of Inspector General (IG) within the Maharashtra Police Force. He is moving up from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank. IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma has been promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Maharashtra Police. This significant milestone in his career was announced following the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)'s approval of promotions for IPS officers from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 batches. Manoj Kumar Sharma is an IPS officer and the Inspector General of Police of the Central Industrial Security Force. His life story of overcoming poverty and failure inspired the book and film 12th Fail.
