It is now final. The Central government is going to table the Bill on deputation of IPS officers to the Central Armed Police Forces in the Parliament. The Bill, named the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha for discussion by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.
The Draft Bill seeks to formalise the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in CAPFs. According to it, 50 percent of IG rank posts, at least 67 percent of Additional Director General posts, and all posts of Special Director General and Director General in CAPFs will be reserved for IPS officers on deputation. At present, such appointments are made through executive orders.
The Union Government, while giving reasons for the requirement of this Bill, said IPS officers are needed for effective functioning of the CAPFs and for coordination between the Centre and states.
The Supreme Court had earlier directed the government to progressively reduce IPS deputation in the CAPFs and conduct a cadre review, which was opposed by the Centre. The Union Cabinet then came out with this draft Bill after the Supreme Court rejected its plea to review its May 2025 verdict.
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