New Delhi (03.04.2026): Parliament passed Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha approved it by voice vote. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill amid walk out and resentment among cadre. The Bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General and a minimum of 67 per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only.
Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the Bill aims to regulate the general rules governing the recruitment and conditions of service of Group A General Duty Officers and other officers in the Central Armed Police Forces.
Speaking about the other provisions of the Bill, He said the Bill aims to provide a clear umbrella framework to govern recruitment, promotion, seniority and other service conditions of Group ‘A’ General Duty officers.
Addressing concerns raised by opposition members, he categorically rejected the charge that the Bill undermines India’s federal structure or violates the spirit of the Constitution. He said, on the contrary, the legislation strengthens cooperative federalism by improving coordination between the CAPFs, state police and state administrations across the country.
Parliament passes CAPF Bill, 2026 amid protest and resentment
By IndianMandarins - 2026-04-03 14:45:00
New Delhi (03.04.2026): Parliament passed Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha approved it by voice vote. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill amid walk out and resentment among cadre. The Bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General and a minimum of 67 per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only.
Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the Bill aims to regulate the general rules governing the recruitment and conditions of service of Group A General Duty Officers and other officers in the Central Armed Police Forces.
Speaking about the other provisions of the Bill, He said the Bill aims to provide a clear umbrella framework to govern recruitment, promotion, seniority and other service conditions of Group ‘A’ General Duty officers.
Addressing concerns raised by opposition members, he categorically rejected the charge that the Bill undermines India’s federal structure or violates the spirit of the Constitution. He said, on the contrary, the legislation strengthens cooperative federalism by improving coordination between the CAPFs, state police and state administrations across the country.
