NEW DELHI, May 24 -- The Supreme Court of India has mandated a comprehensive cadre review of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) - including the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB - to be completed within 6 months. This directive addresses long-standing concerns over promotion stagnation and the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior positions within these forces.

A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the necessity of this review, originally scheduled for 2021 but delayed, to enhance the operational efficiency and morale of CAPF personnel. The court instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to make appropriate decisions within three months following the receipt of an a...