MHA Clears Selection Grade Promotion for 24 AGMUT Cadre IPS Officers of 2013 Batch; Two Central Deputation Officers Get Proforma Elevation
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally approved the elevation of 24 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the AGMUT cadre from the 2013 batch to the prestigious Selection Grade, marking a significant career milestone for the officers concerned. The decision includes 22 officers presently serving within the AGMUT cadre and two officers currently on central deputation, who have been accorded proforma promotions.
Effective Date of Promotion
As per the official order, the Selection Grade promotions—corresponding to Level-13 of the Pay Matrix—will come into force from January 1, 2026, or from the date the officers formally assume charge in the promoted grade, whichever occurs later.
AGMUT Cadre Officers Promoted While Serving in the Cadre
The following 22 IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre have been promoted to the Selection Grade while continuing their service within the cadre:
Ashish Kumar Mishra
Nagpure Amod Ashok
Darade Sharad Bhaskar
V. Hareshwar Swami
Vichitra Veer
Jimmy Chiram
Ankit Chauhan
Prashant Priya Gautam
Gurinderpal Singh
Apoorva Gupta
Ankit Kumar Singh
Vikas Kumar
Mohd Irshad Haider
Kumar Gyanesh
Sanjeev Kumar Yadav
Anil Kumar Lal
Rajendra Prasad Meena
Altaf Ahmed Shah
Bakar Hussain Samoon
Ajaz Ahmad Bhat
Ranjit Singh Samyal
Mohd Yaseen Kichloo
Proforma Promotion for Officers on Central Deputation
In addition to the cadre officers, two IPS officers of the same 2013 batch, currently serving on central deputation, have been granted proforma promotion to the Selection Grade on an actual basis:
Chandan Kohli
Surendra Choudhary
Their promotions will take effect from January 1, 2026, or from the date their immediate juniors in the cadre assume charge in the Selection Grade, in accordance with service rules.
Significance of Selection Grade in the IPS
The Selection Grade represents a senior-level advancement in the Indian Police Service, generally awarded after 12 to 14 years of service. It acknowledges an officer’s professional competence, leadership capacity, and administrative experience. Officers promoted to this grade are typically entrusted with critical operational responsibilities, key supervisory roles, and strategic decision-making functions within the policing and internal security framework.
This latest round of promotions is expected to further strengthen leadership depth and operational effectiveness across the AGMUT cadre.
