Archive · 30 May 2025
CAPF and Assam Rifles Personnel to Get Honorary Rank
The government is giving a special 'honor' to police and military personnel who are not officers in the CAPF and Assam Rifles when they retire.
This means they get a higher rank on their last day of work, like a 'head constable' becoming an 'assistant sub-inspector'.
This is to make them feel good about their service.
However, they won't get any extra money or pension with this new rank.
To get this honor, they need to have done a good job and have a clean record.
It's a way to show appreciation for their long service.
Non-officer ranks in CAPFs to receive honorary rank upon retirement.
The initiative is approved by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Honorary rank is one level higher, from constable up to sub-inspector level.
No financial or pension benefits will be granted with the honorary rank.
Eligibility includes meeting promotion criteria and a clean service record.
- Who
- CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel.
- What
- Honorary rank one level higher.
- When
- Upon retirement.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- To boost self-respect, pride, and morale.
- Beneficiaries
- CAPF and Assam Rifles non-officer ranks
- Approval
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- Rank Increase
- One level higher
- Financial Benefits
- None
- Pension Benefits
- None
- Eligibility Criteria
- Promotion criteria met, good service record