CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.
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CRPF mulls restoring two ranks abolished 30 years ago; here's why it is bringing lance naik, naik back | Today News
CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.
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