The Government of India is considering to amend the relevant rules to incorporate the provision relating to completion of stipulated number of years in service after completion of probation and criteria of physical fitness as a mandatory measure for promotion of IPS officers to various grades in IPS. The matter is under examination in consultation with stake holders and modalities are under finalization. 

The Government of India is considering to amend the relevant rules to incorporate a provision that an IPS officer should complete specified number of Domain Expertise Training programme of duration of at least one week before their promotion to DIG, IG and ADG. The matter is under examination in consultation with stake holders and modalities are under finalization. 

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question by Smt. Rakshatai Khadse in the Lok Sabha today. 
 

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