NEW DELHI: Cabinet Tuesday approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, a statutory intervention purportedly aimed at retaining the provision for deputation of IPS officers at the level of inspector general (IG) and deputy inspector general (DIG) in CAPFs.The Bill, likely to be brought before Parliament soon, comes despite last year’s SC order confirming ‘organised services’ (OGAS) status for Group A CAPF officers for all purposes and directing the govt to progressively reduce deputation posts for IPS officers in the senior administrative grade (SAG), up to the rank of IG, in CAPFs. As per the current recruitment rules, 20% of posts at DIG level and 50% at IG level are deputation posts for IPS officers.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: UAE embassy in Iraq attacked, Hezbollah drones target IsraelCommercial LPG Supply Disruption: Hotels face shutdowns in major cities; govt forms panelHow much has US-Iran war hit India’s oil, LPG, LNG supply? Top 10 points to know on petrol, diesel prices, LPG supplyThe SC ruling was seen as a potential career boost for around 13,000 CAPF cadre officers, who had complained of discrimination on account of IPS officers occupying the plum DIG and IG level posts.”The CAPF (General Administration) Bill appears a move to negate SC ruling, which being the law of land would have required the govt to free up the DIG and IG level posts for CAPF cadre officers,” a CAPF officer told TOI. Centre had earlier filed a review plea against the verdict, which was dismissed in Oct 2025.However, when the central govt did not implement the ruling, the petitioners filed contempt petitions, which are being heard in court.Significantly, Centre filed an affidavit in SC on Monday seeking a further one year to complete a comprehensive review of existing Group A cadres by CAPFs and submit cadre review proposals to the govt for action in compliance with SC directives. The affidavit said the exercise was long drawn and already underway.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUAE Ambassador Slams Tehran Strikes, Says India’s Voice ‘Carries Weight’ In West Asia‘Iran’s New Leader Won’t Live In Peace’, Says Trump; Tehran warns ‘Beware, Lest You Be Eliminated’’Om Birla Perfected Art Of Turning Off Microphones Of Oppn MPs’: Explosive Mahua Moitra In Lok SabhaPost-Operation Sindoor, India Formalises Its Military Transformation Blueprint With Vision 2047’There’s Only One Leader Who…’: Priyanka’s Counter-Attack On Rijiju’s ‘Hug And Wink’ Dig At RahulAsaduddin Owaisi Questions Legality Of Speaker Role During No-Confidence Motion In Lok SabhaGaurav Gogoi Targets Kiren Rijiju Over Interruptions, Amit Shah Hits Back With ‘Irresponsible’ Jibe’Is Rahul Gandhi Above Speaker?’ Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition During Motion Against Om BirlaCentre Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate LPG Supply Amid Iran War’Baseless’: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad Blasts KC Venugopal’s ‘Constitutional Vacuum’ Charge123PhotostoriesMeet Marta Ortega Pérez: The billionaire heiress redefining the Zara empireHow to make Street-Style Chowmein at home10 countries with the most cultural influence in the worldLPG Gas Cylinder Shortage: 7 popular gas-stove dishes you can make in a microwaveRashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Pradhanam-Mehendi festivities were a kaleidoscope of couture and tradition | See photosFake turmeric powder in the market? How to check the purity of turmeric powder at home and 5 ways to consume itInterstellar, Einstein and the strange elasticity of timeRumoured couple Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy step out in matching style – is this twinning intentional?Inside Mohammed Siraj’s Car Collection: 5 luxury cars owned by the Indian fast bowlerNormal BP but frequent headaches? Cardiologist explains hidden hypertension warning signs and why regular monitoring is key to preventing heart disease123Hot PicksIT rulesUAE Travel AlertUCC gender biasCovid vaccine compensation policyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIran War Impact on IndiaParliament Budget SessionUS Strike on Iran OilBengal assembly electionsUS military strikes IranSwitzerland bus fireIran WarBrain dead womenBhadreshkumar PatelTexas visa fraud
NEW DELHI: Cabinet Tuesday approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, a statutory intervention purportedly aimed at retaining the provision for deputation of IPS officers at the level of inspector general (IG) and deputy inspector general (DIG) in CAPFs.The Bill, likely to be brought before Parliament soon, comes despite last year’s SC order confirming ‘organised services’ (OGAS) status for Group A CAPF officers for all purposes and directing the govt to progressively reduce deputation posts for IPS officers in the senior administrative grade (SAG), up to the rank of IG, in CAPFs. As per the current recruitment rules, 20% of posts at DIG level and 50% at IG level are deputation posts for IPS officers.The SC ruling was seen as a potential career boost for around 13,000 CAPF cadre officers, who had complained of discrimination on account of IPS officers occupying the plum DIG and IG level posts.“The CAPF (General Administration) Bill appears a move to negate SC ruling, which being the law of land would have required the govt to free up the DIG and IG level posts for CAPF cadre officers,” a CAPF officer told TOI. Centre had earlier filed a review plea against the verdict, which was dismissed in Oct 2025.However, when the central govt did not implement the ruling, the petitioners filed contempt petitions, which are being heard in court.Significantly, Centre filed an affidavit in SC on Monday seeking a further one year to complete a comprehensive review of existing Group A cadres by CAPFs and submit cadre review proposals to the govt for action in compliance with SC directives. The affidavit said the exercise was long drawn and already underway.
