Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, amends the Indian Police Service Appointment by Promotion Regulations, 1955. These amendments, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, pertain to the composition of the committee involved in the appointment process. Specifically, they address the inclusion of a Joint Secretary as a member of the committee.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Regulations:
* The regulations are called the Indian Police Service Appointment by Promotion Amendment Regulations, 2025.
* The regulations come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Committee Composition:
* In the Schedule to the Indian Police Service Appointment by Promotion Regulations, 1955, in the Table, against serial number 1, in column 3 under subheading Other members of the Committee, in item e
* After the words "Special Additional Secretary", the words "Joint Secretary" shall be inserted.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: Responsible for implementing the amended regulations and ensuring compliance in the Indian Police Service appointment by promotion process.
Action Required: Update internal guidelines and procedures to reflect the inclusion of a Joint Secretary in the selection committee.
State Government:
Impact: Need to be aware of changes to the composition of the selection committee.
Action Required: No action specified.
Union Public Service Commission:
Impact: Consulted by Central Government on the new regulations.
Action Required: No action specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Police Service: A civil service of the Government of India.
Union Public Service Commission: Constitutional body responsible for conducting civil service examinations and recommending candidates for appointment to civil services in India.
Indian Police Service Recruitment Rules, 1954: The set of rules governing the recruitment process for the Indian Police Service.
Indian Police Service Appointment by Promotion Regulations, 1955: Regulations governing the appointment of officers to the Indian Police Service through promotion.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for personnel matters, public grievances, and pensions.
Department of Personnel and Training: A department under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, responsible for personnel management and training.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
Awanish Kumar Mishra: Under Secretary in the Government of India, as indicated by the signature block in the document.