Sri Vijaya Puram | January 21, 2026
In a major step aimed at recognising long-serving personnel, the Andaman and Nicobar Police has decided to introduce Special Grade designations for Constables and Head Constables across various wings of the force.
The decision will apply to personnel of the A&N Police (Executive), Fire Service, Police Radio, PMT, PMF and the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn).
As per the new provision, Constables who have completed 15 years of service as on 1 January of the relevant year and have already received their 1st Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) will be allowed to wear the designation of Head Constable (Special Grade). This move is intended to acknowledge their experience and years of dedicated service.
Similarly, Head Constables who have completed 25 years of total service, including at least five years in the rank of Head Constable, and who have been granted both the first and second MACP, will be eligible for upgradation to Assistant Sub-Inspector (Special Grade). The step is expected to provide better professional recognition and career progression to deserving personnel.
According to the Police Department, the decision is likely to impact around 85 per cent of the police force, with about 57 per cent of personnel becoming eligible for the benefit immediately. The initiative is expected to boost morale, motivation and professional status within the force.
The Andaman and Nicobar Police has expressed its gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retd.), and the Chief Secretary, Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar, for their support. Special appreciation has also been extended to the Director General of Police, H.G.S. Dhaliwal, IPS, for his efforts in pursuing this welfare measure.
The Police Department said that the procedures and modalities for implementing the Special Grade designations are being finalised and will be issued in due course.
