INDIAN RAILWAY PROTECTION FORCE (RPF) SERVICE

July 11, 2019

The Union Cabinet has approved Grant of Organised Group 'A' status to Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF).

About:

  • Impact: Grant of status of Organized Group 'A' service to RPF will end stagnation, improve career progression of the officers and keep up their motivational level.

  • Background: In 2012, High Court of Delhi directed Railways to grant Group 'A' Service status to RPF. Same was upheld by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in 2019. Accordingly, Railway Board had proposed for grant of Organised Group 'A' Service status to RPF. 

Source : PIB