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CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 creates unified service rules for 7 forces
President Droupadi Murmu assented to the CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 on 10 April 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 10 April 2026, President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, which creates a unified regulatory framework for seven CAPF organisations under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Key specifics
- The Act covers 7 forces: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles and NSG.
- It sets deputation quotas of 50% for Inspector General (IG) posts and a minimum 67% for Additional Director General (ADG) posts.
- The law regulates recruitment, promotion, deputation and cadre management for Group A General Duty Officers.
- Article 312 empowers Parliament to create All India Services, including the IPS.
- Assam Rifles is the oldest force, established in 1835, while CISF was established in 1969.
Exam lens
Polity and governance MCQ focus: CAPF names, deputation percentages, Article 312, and the role of MHA. TNPSC may ask which Act unified service conditions for seven internal security forces.