A_Lone_Soldier

[Dr Vinod Trivedi @trivedivinod]

Yes, completely agree..
The upper age limit for UPSC CAPF AC is 25 years whereas 32 years for CSE (Earlier it was 30 years).
CAPF officers require tough physical strength and mental robustness along with decent intellectual acumen which is effectively judged by the examination pattern so designed.
I opted for CAPF because I loved such an adventurous and challenging life. The Government of India appointed me as a Group A officer that's why I preferred it over State Group B service which I got in a very first attempt without any coaching or serious preparation.
The present issue was never against any service.
It was simply a fight for the right which was given to almost all Group A services, whether selected through CSE or otherwise, except 5 CAPFs.
Officers like me were simply asking for the pay parity which has been systematically denied since 2009, when all other departments implemented the recommendations of the 6th CPC.
I always avoided writing anything on social media or at public platforms on this matter but I have been badly hurt by the stand taken by my own government and the statements from the people of civil society like you, so at the cost of any action against me by the government, I'm responding to your tweet (for the first & last time) @imlodhi that please have some respect to the officers of CAPFs who have volunteered to serve the nation at the cost of their own life, not because they were unemployed.
You have done good research on this issue, please also do one research about the calibre and professional qualifications of the officers recruited as Group A in these organisations.
The government through UPSC advertised Group A entry here so please don't compare with state DySPs, who are a feeder cadre to IPS, whereas we are not feeder cadre to IPS. Our Cadre was first raised in 1961 and trained along with IPS probationers at CPTC Mount Abu, later on shifting of the CPTC to Hyderabad as SVPNPA we got that academy with the name Internal Security Academy (ISA).
Our aspirations are very limited and never compared with IPS. I have many good friends in IPS and also good family relations with so many seniors. But when the system starts discrimination against any particular service it hurts, it hurts more when you have devoted your 100% to a service where leave promotions, no one is ready to give you a fair and reasonable financial parity, in spite of clear Government orders, cabinet approval and Supreme court judgement, it is unfortunate.
As per NFFU scheme being a 2005 batch officer I should have been given NFSG in 2018 and SAG (IG level pay) in 2023, which is being enjoyed by the officers of 57 other Group A services whereas I am struggling and battling for even NFSG in 2026, which is even given to ancillary Cadres of CAPFs which are neither selected through CSE nor through UPSC.
What to say???
A very demoralising state of affairs for the hardworking and dedicated officers.
One more thing, I would like to add- I appeared for the CSE once before joining the CAPF, that too without any coaching or proper guidance, cleared prelims and scored 972 in mains, just on the basis of preparation of State PSC (Rajasthan) marginally missed for the interview, that was my very first attempt and I never appeared again for any CSE or other exams in spite of having multiple chances left.
Second thing, please read CRPF Recruitment Rules which are already providing 33.33% ADG quota to CRPF Cadre, CRPF officers are getting the post of ADG since 2009.
This bill has been poorly drafted, if I would have been given the opportunity, I would have prepared much better draft which has definitely satisfied all stakeholders be it MHA, IPS or CAPFs.
Government is free to decide posting at the level of ADG, SDG and DG without any restriction or guidelines from the supreme court, it has simply directed to frame the RR, SR as per OGAS norms and cadre review within 6 months, which timeline has already lapsed. No bill/Act required to implement it

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[Rakesh Kumar Yadav @Samaskaara2015]

Dear Anand,

Your appreciation of the issue, I say this with due respect, does not appear to be grounded in the full factual and legal context. Diverting the core concern towards a debate on so-called “IPS hegemony” in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) does not address the real question at hand.

Let me clarify at the outset: there is no contest between services. We hold the Indian Police Service, and every other service, in equal regard. Each was created with a defined mandate to serve the people of this country. The present issue is not about inter-service comparison, but about adherence to established service jurisprudence and principles of fairness within the framework of Organized Group ‘A’ Services (OGAS).

The CAPFs—such as Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, and others—have been recognized as Organized Group ‘A’ Services. The fundamental attribute of an OGAS is a structured cadre management system ensuring assured career progression through internal promotions, particularly for posts up to the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), which in these forces corresponds to the level of Inspector General (IG).

It is precisely this principle that cadre officers have been consistently asserting. The demand is simple and legitimate: that posts up to SAG level be filled by promotion from within the cadre, as is the norm across other OGAS in the Government of India. This is neither a demand for exclusivity nor an opposition to deputation. Deputation is a well-recognized administrative tool, and we are not against it. However, deputation cannot become a mechanism to structurally deny cadre officers their rightful promotional avenues.

The issue has also been examined judicially. The Supreme Court of India, after considering all arguments—including those relating to operational requirements, coordination, and leadership inputs from IPS officers—did not accept the justification for continued deviation from OGAS principles in CAPFs. The spirit of that judgment was to restore parity and uphold cadre rights.

It is pertinent to note that the Railway Protection Force, functioning under the Ministry of Railways, has moved towards implementing the judicial directive in letter and spirit. This demonstrates that administrative alignment with the legal position is both feasible and practical. The divergence in approach by the Ministry of Home Affairs, therefore, raises legitimate concerns.

What is even more troubling is the recent legislative attempt to accord statutory backing to a structure that effectively bypasses the intent of the judicial pronouncement. If this perception holds true, it risks undermining not only cadre morale but also the sanctity of service rules and the principle of equality across OGAS.

The recurring arguments—that IPS officers are inherently more competent, better strategists, or superior in coordination—are neither substantiated nor relevant in a rules-based system. Competence is not the monopoly of any one service, and institutional frameworks cannot be built on subjective assessments. CAPF cadre officers have decades of operational experience, field exposure, and institutional knowledge that are indispensable to these forces.

Let us, therefore, not lose sight of the real issue. This is about:
•Upholding the defined structure of Organized Group ‘A’ Services
•Ensuring fair and predictable career progression for cadre officers
•Respecting judicial pronouncements
•Maintaining institutional integrity over individual or service-based preferences

We are not against any service, nor are we seeking to exclude anyone. We are only seeking what is already recognized in law and practice across the Government of India.

I hope you will reconsider your position in light of these facts and engage with the issue in its proper legal and administrative context.@PMOIndia @HMOIndia
@AshokKumar_IPS @opsinghips @HMOIndia @NcAsthana @kamalkant1961 @vikram_ips

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

@AshokShrivasta6 By this logic, we can say that CAPF officers should be given deputation in state police for better synergy.

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

@AshokShrivasta6 I used to be a regular audiance of your debates but with this tweet you have lost impartial image. Why a judgement in favour of CAPFs is being negated by bringing this law? And about synergy between state and Central forces why is it necessary to have IPS?

[Komal Rathore @Shekhawat_089]

IPS और CAPF अधिकारी के नेतृत्व में अंतर देखिए गोली लगने के बावजूद CAPF अधिकारी निर्देश दे रहे हैं...

और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण बात यह है कि वे रो नहीं रहे हैं. 🫡

Documents show the plan, but groundwork shows the commitment.

Real success is proven on the ground, not just on paper...

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

VIDEO | As Amit Shah will present the bill on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026 in Rajya Sabha, AAP leader Sanjay Singh (@SanjayAzadSln) says, "We believe that there are a lot of injustices happening with our paramilitary forces by the government. They ask for votes in the name of our jawans, but when it comes to giving them their rights, respect and restoring their pension, they behave differently."

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)

[Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন @derekobrienmp]

"CAPF Bill is listed today. MPs did not receive 48 hours notice. This Bill is under Home Ministry. Home Ministry should ensure (they perform) in Parliament. BUT CURRENTLY, THE HOME MINISTRY IS MORE INTERESTED IN DOING AN UNDECLARED EMERGENCY IN BENGAL.
We, @AITCofficial walkout

[chanda kaundilya @kaundilyaji]

@arunruby08 @AmitShah

[Ruby Arun रूबी अरुण @arunruby08]

कल 23 मार्च यानी #शहीद_दिवस है.एक तरफ तो हम उन बलिदानियों को याद करेंगे जिन्होंने देश के लिए जान दी, वहीं दूसरी तरफ जंतर-मंतर पर CAPF के अधिकारी और उनके परिवार अपने हक के लिए खड़े होंगे.
एक ओर राज्यसभा में गृह मंत्री @AmitShah #CAPF एडमिनिस्ट्रेटिव बिल पेश करेंगे, तो दूसरी ओर देश की सीमाओं और आंतरिक सुरक्षा की रक्षा करने वाले #CRPF #BSF #CISF #ITBP #SBS के जांबाज अधिकारियों (Retd.) के परिवार अपने #हक की गुहार कर रहे होंगे.

अधिकारियों के परिवारों का जंतर-मंतर पर उतरना यह दर्शाता है कि असंतोष अब केवल सर्विस लाइन्स तक सीमित नहीं रह गया है.
जब एक #Disciplined_Force के अधिकारी सीधे तौर पर कुछ नहीं कह पाते, तब उनके परिवारों का सामने आना यह संकेत देता है कि पीड़ा गहरी है.
किसी भी बल का मनोबल इस बात पर निर्भर करता है कि उसका नेतृत्व कौन कर रहा है. विवाद की मुख्य जड़ बाहरी प्रतिनियुक्ति और कैडर अधिकारियों के करियर ग्रोथ के बीच का संतुलन है.

प्रशासनिक सुधार और कुशलता के लिए बिल लाना सरकार का अधिकार है, लेकिन यह सुधार 'समावेशी' होना चाहिए. क्योंकि सुरक्षा बलों की कार्यक्षमता केवल अत्याधुनिक हथियारों से नहीं, बल्कि उस जवान और अधिकारी के 'मनोबल' से बढ़ती है जिसे विश्वास हो कि उसका संगठन उसके भविष्य के प्रति न्यायप्रिय है.

'ऑर्गनाइज्ड ग्रुप ए सर्विस' #OGAS का दर्जा मिलने के बावजूद #CAPF अधिकारियों को वे वित्तीय लाभ #NFU #OPS और पदोन्नति के अवसर नहीं दिए जा रहे हैं, जिनके वे हकदार हैं?

CAPF अधिकारी बेहद कठिन परिस्थितियों में काम करते हैं, फिर भी उन्हें रक्षा बलों या अन्य नागरिक सेवाओं #IAS/#IPS के समान लाभ और सम्मान नहीं दिया जाता है.

यदि प्रस्तावित बिल में IPS कोटा बढ़ाने या कैडर अधिकारियों के अधिकारों को कम करने की बात होगी, तो विरोध और बढ़ सकता है.

#लोकतंत्र में संवाद ही सबसे बड़ा समाधान है. उम्मीद है कि संसद में होने वाली चर्चा इन अधिकारियों की जायज चिंताओं को संबोधित करेगी, ताकि 'ड्यूटी फर्स्ट' का नारा लगाने वाले इन योद्धाओं को अपने हक के लिए संघर्ष न करना पड़े.

देश की सुरक्षा करने वाला हाथ अगर अपने हक के लिए उठ रहा है, तो सिस्टम को गहराई से सोचना होगा. #Reform और न्याय #Justice में फर्क कतई नहीं होना चाहिए.

#CAPF #SocialJustice #NationalSecurity #JantarMantar #AdministrativeReform
#Paramilitary
#पैरामिलिट्री_माँगे_अधिकार
#पैरमिलिट्री_जवानों_को_पुरानी_पेंशन_दो

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

As Parliament takes up the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the week ahead, I share my letter to the Hon’ble Home Minister @AmitShah conveying a representation received from CAPF veterans on certain service-related and institutional matters, requesting that their concerns receive due and considered attention.

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

फरवरी 2019 में सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने OGAS का दर्जा दिया और NFFU लाभ देने को कहा। कैबिनेट की मंजूरी भी हुई, DoPT ने OM भी जारी किया—फिर भी कैडर अधिकारियों को लाभ नहीं मिला। यह अंतर क्यों? #ParamilitaryWantsDignity
@RahulGandhi @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @HMOIndia @Niravshah112

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

दिल्ली हाई कोर्ट ने 2015 में पक्ष में फैसला दिया, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने 2019 और 2025 में पुनः पुष्टि की—फिर भी OGAS ज़मीनी स्तर पर लागू नहीं हुआ। इतना स्पष्ट न्यायिक आदेश होने के बाद भी देरी क्यों? #ParamilitaryWantsDignity
@RahulGandhi @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @HMOIndia

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

सुप्रीम कोर्ट के आदेश को लागू करना केवल कानूनी नहीं, नैतिक जिम्मेदारी भी है। CAPF के मामले में यह देरी गंभीर चिंता है। #ParamilitaryWantsDignity
@RahulGandhi @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @HMOIndia @Niravshah112 @DDNewsLive @ThePrintIndia @thewire_in

[CAPF Soldiers @CAPFSoldiers]

2012 से लेकर 2026 तक CAPF कैडर अधिकारियों ने कानूनी लड़ाई लड़ी—हाई कोर्ट से सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक। निर्णय उनके पक्ष में आए, OGAS मिलना चाहिए था, पर लागू अभी तक पूरा नहीं हुआ है। इस देरी का जवाब कौन देगा?
#JusticeForCAPF
@AmitShah @narendramodi @niravshah112

[Voice Of BSNL Employees @BSNLEmployees]

Deputation is India’s most ignored structural flaw.
Be it CAPF or BSNL — outsiders come, enjoy power, perks & pay… and leave.
Insiders stay stuck for decades.
#BSNL #CAPFs
https://t.co/NUXWrysQXf

[A_Lone_Soldier @Arvinder2an]

@MumbaichaDon @AmitShah @Modi Failed IPS Leadership and you are a chatukaar. Kitna chatoge. Jeebh nhi dukh rhi?

[Krishna Rao, K 🇮🇳 @krishnaraobsf]

Remember, the most disciplined security forces do not protest loudly when structural inequities persist.

They simply begin to lose faith in the system.
And that is when a nation should start paying attention.

#CAPFs

[Sanjay Singh AAP @SanjayAzadSln]

देश की सुरक्षा के अपने प्राणों की आहुति देने के लिए सदैव तैयार “केंद्रीय सशक्त पुलिस बल”#CAPF के अधिकारियों को वर्षों से प्रमोशन नही मिला आखिर उनके साथ ये अन्याय क्यों?