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CAPF cadre review awaits final nod from high-level panel
The cadre review for Group A officers of the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) is set to be placed before a high-level committee, likely chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, after clearance from the Union Home and Personnel ministries. The proposals are currently with the Department of Expenditure under the Finance Ministry, officials said.
The Supreme Court's May 2025 order mandated the review to improve promotion prospects for about 13,000 cadre officers. The court had directed a progressive reduction in IPS officers' deputation up to Inspector General rank over two years to create more opportunities. The government's review petition was rejected in October 2025, and the CAPFs (General Administration) Act was passed in April 2026.
The MHA received proposals from the five forces between May and July, sent them to DoPT, which forwarded them to the DoE on August 17. The DoE is expected to complete its process soon, after which the high-level committee will deliberate and give final approval.
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This review directly affects the career trajectory of roughly 13,000 Group A officers across the CRPF, BSF, SSB, CISF and ITBP, who have long faced slower promotions compared to IPS officers on deputation in the same forces. The core tension is between cadre officers and the IPS deputation system, which the Supreme Court has now directed to be reduced. The next concrete milestone is the DoE's clearance, after which the Cabinet Secretary-chaired committee will take a final call. Watch for whether the final report sets specific timelines for reducing IPS deputation, as that will determine how quickly the promotion logjam eases.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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