Proposed CAPF Bill Raises Concerns Over IPS Deputation and Promotion Policies

The proposed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill 2026 has sparked concerns among retired and serving CAPF officers who fear it may undermine a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling aimed at improving promotion prospects for CAPF cadre officers by reducing IPS deputation up to Inspector General rank. The bill seeks to codify IPS officers' deputation in CAPFs, which currently reserve significant senior posts for IPS officers. Opposition leaders have questioned the government's move amid ongoing vacancies and career stagnation issues within CAPFs.