CRPF mulls restoring Army ranks abolished 30 years ago; promotions, Agniveers in focus

Economic Times - Oct 17, 2026

The CRPF is considering reintroducing the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address promotion delays among its 3.25 lakh personnel and attract retiring Agniveers from the Army. The move could provide constables with two additional promotion opportunities before becoming head constables.

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India's internal security landscape has changed irrevocably: Union Home Secretary
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