Good news for Delhi Police - personnel will now get a promotion a day before retirement. Aimed at boosting the morale of police personnel, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a proposal for the granting of honorary ranks, one level above their existing posts, from constable to sub-inspector, on the day of their superannuation.
According to a press statement, this, however, does not constitute pensionary benefits. The release said that more than 88,000 Delhi Police Personnel will benefit from this move.
“Delhi Police personnel in these non-gazetted ranks, completing two years in their present rank, and having good APARs for the last five years and one’s, who have not faced any major punishment during their service, will be eligible for such Honorary Ranks.”
“Sub-Inspectors at the time of superannuation will be granted Honorary Rank of Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) will get rank of Sub Inspector, Head Constable will get rank of ASI and Constable will be granted honorary rank of Head Constable,” it said.
In May 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs, had granted Honorary Ranks (above their existing Posts) to the personnel of CAPFs and Assam Rifles, in the ranks of Constable to Sub-Inspector, on the day of their superannuation, without financial or pensionary benefits. Later on, the Delhi Police moved a similar proposal for approval of the Lieutenant Governor.
Grant of honorary ranks to retiring Police personnel offers formal recognition of long and dedicated service, enhances morale of serving as well as retiring personnel, it promotes respect, discipline and pride within the force.
