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CRPF Considers Reintroducing Lance Naik and Naik Ranks After 29 Years
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:53
CRPF Considers Reintroducing Lance Naik and Naik Ranks After 29 Years
- •The Central Reserve Police Force is actively considering the restoration of Lance Naik and Naik ranks after nearly three decades.
- •These intermediate ranks were previously merged with Constable and Head Constable respectively following a 1997 Ministry of Home Affairs order.
- •The proposed reintroduction aims to boost promotional opportunities and career growth for constabulary-level personnel.
- •The force has sought feedback and suggestions from its lower formations and field units, with a compilation deadline set for October 18.
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The CRPF is considering restoring the ranks of Lance Naik and Naik to increase promotional opportunities and create additional avenues for promotion for personnel at the constable level.
The ranks were removed and merged with Constable and Head Constable following an October 10, 1997 order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs to streamline rank and pay structures.
Lower formations are gathering views and suggestions through meetings and Sainik Sammelans, which will be consolidated at the sector level and sent to the directorate by October 18.
