Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Delhi L-G Approves Honorary Ranks for Lower-Rank Cops
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, V K Saxena, has approved a special honor for lower-ranking police officers.
When these officers retire, they will get a higher honorary rank, one level above their current position.
This applies to officers from the rank of constable up to sub-inspector.
More than 88,000 officers will benefit from this decision.
To get this honor, officers must have served at least two years in their current rank, have good performance reports for the last five years, and not have faced any serious punishments.
However, this promotion does not come with any extra money or pension benefits.
It's a way to show appreciation for their long service and to boost the morale of both serving and retiring officers.
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved honorary ranks for lower-ranking Delhi Police personnel from constable to sub-inspector at superannuation.
The decision benefits over 88,000 personnel but does not provide financial or pensionary benefits.
Eligibility criteria include a minimum of two years in the current rank, good performance appraisals for the last five years, and no major punishments.
Honorary ranks granted are: SI to Inspector, ASI to SI, Head Constable to ASI, and Constable to Head Constable.
The move aims to recognize long service, enhance morale, and promote respect and discipline within the force.
- Who
- Lower-ranking Delhi Police personnel (constable to sub-inspector)
- What
- Grant of honorary ranks one level above current post at superannuation
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To recognize long and dedicated service, enhance morale, and promote respect and discipline within the force
- Personnel Eligible
- Constable to Sub-Inspector (SI)
- Number of Beneficiaries
- More than 88,000
- Criteria for Promotion
- Minimum 2 years in current rank, good APAR for last 5 years, no major punishment
- Honorary Ranks Granted
- SI to Inspector, ASI to SI, Head Constable to ASI, Constable to Head Constable
- Financial Benefits
- None (no pensionary benefits)
- Approval Authority
- Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena
- Date of Approval
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)