CRPF mulls restoring two ranks abolished 30 years ago; here's why it is bringing lance naik, naik back

Mint - Oct 18, 2026

CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.

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