The Parliament has passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha approved it today with Voice Vote. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill. The Bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General and a minimum of 67 per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only.

 

Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the Bill aims to regulate the general rules governing the recruitment and conditions of service of Group A General Duty Officers and other officers in the Central Armed Police Forces.

 

He said that the bill is aimed at strengthening India’s internal security framework and bringing greater clarity and consistency to the service conditions of CAPF officers. The Minister emphasized that the Bill also removes inconsistencies in existing arrangements and ensures continuity of financial benefits.

 

Speaking about the other provisions of the Bill, He said the Bill aims to provide a clear umbrella framework to govern recruitment, promotion, seniority and other service conditions of Group ‘A’ General Duty officers.

 

Addressing concerns raised by opposition members, he categorically rejected the charge that the Bill undermines India’s federal structure or violates the spirit of the Constitution.  He said, on the contrary, the legislation strengthens cooperative federalism by improving coordination between the CAPFs, state police and state administrations across the country.

 

Earlier, initiating the discussion, Harish Chandra Meena of Congress opposed the bill, saying that this is a very important bill and should be discussed in detail. He emphasised that it is a matter concerning the country’s internal security.

 

Rao Rajendra Singh of the BJP said that the Central Armed Police Forces play a crucial role in ensuring the country’s internal security. He noted that the progress and development of any nation depend on a strong law and order system and the level of peace maintained in society. Mr. Singh added that clarity in service conditions and administrative procedures improves organisational efficiency, strengthens decision-making, and helps reinforce the country’s security framework. Dharmendra Yadav of the Samajwadi Party alleged that the government had brought this bill without consulting the delegation of the Central Armed Police Force.  

 

Speaking on the Bill, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the Supreme Court ruled that an Act cannot overrule a judgement, but the government is overruling the judgement with a rule. She said that by this Bill, the State is killing the officer morale with structural stagnation. She further added that 438 personnel killed themselves in the last three years, that is, nearly 150 suicides on average in a year. She further said a 50 per cent increase has been witnessed among CAPF officers in 2025.  After the passage of the Bill, Speaker Om Birla informed the House that the Lok Sabha will meet on the 16th of April to discuss some important legislation.