Promotion Policy for Armed Forces Officers

Promotion Policy in Armed Forces for Officers of Three Wings – question regarding Promotion Policy for the Officers of three wings of Armed forces was raised in Lok Sabha

A question regarding Promotion Policy for the Officers of three wings of Armed forces was raised in Lok Sabha by Shri. Hari Om Singh Rathore, M.P. In a reply to the above question, The Minister of State in the Ministry of defence Shri. Subhash Bhamre has informed the following details..

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1864

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7TH MARCH, 2018

PROMOTION IN THE ARMED FORCES

1864.  SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE: Will the Minister of DEFENCE
be pleased to state:

(a)      whether  promotion  policy  for  the  officers  of  three  wings  of  armed  forces  is uniform and if so, the details thereof;

(b)      if not, the parameters for promotion in each service; and

(c)      whether the policy is approved by the Government, if so, the extent to which the
Government is satisfied with its fairness;

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MINISTER OF STATE                              (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a)     Promotion policies of  Army, Navy and Air Force are structured  to meet the operational and administrative requirements of the respective Services, thus some variations exist in the same.

(b)     Promotion  policies  for  select  ranks  for  Indian  Army  officers  are vacancy based and follow the principle of seniority and merit.

The parameters for substantive promotion in Indian Air Force (IAF) for officers other than Medical / Dental branches are stipulated in Air Force Instructions (AFI).

Promotions in Indian Navy are made based on the following broad parameters:

(i)    Length of service.
(ii)   Qualification in professional examination.
(iii)  Mandatory Sea Time (Sea-going Branches / Cadres)

(iv)  Medical standard and Vigilance clearance.
(v)   Performance reflected in the Confidential Reports.

(c)     Promotion  policies  are  promulgated   after  due  approval  by  the Government.

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