IPS officers are going to lose their stranglehold over top posts in central armed police forces (CAPFs) following a decision taken in this regard by the NaMo administration. A cabinet meeting has decided to approve Organised Group ‘A’ Service (OGAS) to the Cadre Officers of CAPFs. The cabinet decision stems from a prolonged legal battle of over seven years. About 12,000 cadre officers in paramilitary forces and IPS officers occupying key posts in these organizations may be impacted by the decision.

The cabinet decision has enthused direct recruits in CAPFs as they may have better career opportunity now.

However, the Cabinet decision may not completely shut the door on IPS officers seeking central deputation in paramilitary forces. The government cannot throw out 150-200 odd IPS officers currently on deputation in CAPFs. It has to be planned and maybe over the next 5-7 years, the number of IPS officers occupying important positions in five CAPFs may decelerate.