Major Administrative Elevation: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Grants Apex Pay Scale Level-17 to Senior IPS Officers Upon MHA Recommendation
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has officially ratified a recommendation put forward by the Ministry of Home Affairs to elevate a select group of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to the prestigious Apex pay scale. According to the formal directive, these high-ranking officials will be transitioned to Level-17 within the national pay matrix, a promotion that comes into force with immediate effect.
This executive decision marks a significant career milestone for the identified officers, placing them in the highest possible remuneration bracket within the civil services hierarchy. The approval follows an exhaustive review process conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which sought to recognize the seniority and exemplary service records of these officers by granting them the ‘Apex’ designation.
By implementing this pay matrix upgrade, the Central Government ensures that the leadership within the country’s premier internal security apparatus remains incentivized and aligned with the highest standards of administrative seniority.
The necessary orders have been disseminated across the relevant departments to ensure the swift implementation of this salary restructuring. This move is seen as a crucial step in maintaining the morale and structural integrity of the senior-most echelons of the Indian Police Service, ensuring that veterans of the force are appropriately compensated at the pinnacle of their professional journey.
