Indian Army to adopt new promotion policy; know all about it

The Indian Army has revised the promotion policy for the selection of eligible officers from ranks of colonels and above. The review aimed at orienting the service’s human resource policies with changing operational requirements.

The Indian Army is coming out with a comprehensive promotion policy which will be implemented from January 1, 2024. The new promotion policy has been prepared in-sync with the ever-evolving operational requirements of the force. As part of this, a comprehensive review of the… pic.twitter.com/ar4AmwXQ69

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Why Indian Army is revising promotion policy?

According to the reports from Hindustan Times, the new policy aims to strengthen meritocracy, assist in overcoming operational obstacles, and answer cadre goals of all arms and services. It will also improve the chances to increase opportunities for promotion. 

Officials highlighted that the army's existing human resources strategy has withstood the test of time and allowed the organisation to meet all obstacles, both internal and external. However, they also noted all policies must be dynamic in order for the army to continue leading the charge in bolstering national power.

What is the new promotion policy?

The report of Hindustan Times quoted an official, "The new policy helps in aligning the leadership requirements to the present and emerging operational challenges, both in internal and external dimensions. It also addresses the aspirations of senior leadership by providing further promotional opportunities to officers in major general rank approved in 'staff stream' only to be eligible for promotion to the next rank in 'staff only'."

Furthermore, it added, "It addresses the issue of cadre aspirations of officers of all arms and services by providing almost equitable satisfaction in promotion boards and also strengthening meritocracy."

The official stated that the new policy unifies the applicability of policies for all selection boards.