The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, seeking a unified legal framework for India’s five CAPFs — CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
The Bill replaces decades of fragmented executive orders with a single law governing recruitment, promotions, service conditions, cadre reviews and grievance redressal for over 10 lakh personnel. It promises fixed tenures, transparent promotion rules, welfare measures and time-bound grievance mechanisms, alongside efforts to ease career stagnation.
Its most contentious provision codifies deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior CAPF posts. It reserves 50% of Inspector General (IG) posts, at least 67% of Additional Director General (ADG) posts, and 100% of Special DG and DG posts for IPS officers. These quotas will override any conflicting laws or court rulings.
The provision effectively nullifies a May 2025 judgment of the Supreme Court of India, which granted Organised Group A Service status to CAPF officers and directed a gradual reduction in IPS deputation up to IG rank to address stagnation and morale concerns.