The Government of India has notified the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, after assent by Droupadi Murmu. The law aims to standardise recruitment and service rules across CAPFs.

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• Central Armed Police Forces General Administration Act 2026 officially notified.
• Assent given by Droupadi Murmu and published in Gazette.
• Applies to CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
• Establishes uniform system for recruitment and service conditions.
• Covers Group A General Duty officers and other personnel.
• 50 percent posts filled through IPS deputation at Inspector General rank.
• Minimum 67 percent posts via Additional Director General level deputation.
• Central government empowered to frame service rules.
• New law overrides conflicting laws, court orders or administrative rules.
• CAPFs remain key to national security and internal law enforc