Centre Notifies Central Armed Police Forces Act, 2026

The Centre notifies the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026. The Act establishes a unified framework for personnel management across select CAPFs.

Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026

Dimension	Key Details
Purpose	Provides for a unified legal framework governing recruitment, deputation, promotion, and service conditions of officers.
Coverage	Applies to five forces: CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP, and SSB.
CAPF Definition	Comprises seven armed police organisations under administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Forces Included	Comprises Assam Rifles, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, NSG, and SSB.
Assam Rifles Control	Provides for administrative control under Ministry of Home Affairs and operational control under Ministry of Defence.
Leadership	Provides for forces being headed by Director General of Police rank officers.