Controversial order concerning military status withdrawn

The controversial order downgrading the status of military ranks vis-a-vis appointments held by officers of the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHQCS) issued on 18 October 2016, has been withdrawn on the directions of the Defence Minister.

Many have asked about the correction of status equation of ranks other than commissioned officers. To put you at ease, the said letter did not affect the status equation at lower ranks and the said ranks continue to enjoy their status vis-a-vis other services as before.

There used to be some confusion of relativities at the PBOR level between the military and the police, but thankfully this has been cleared by the 6th CPC. Following is the order of ranks (with Grade Pay) as recommended by the 6th CPC and accepted by the Government.

(The amount in brackets is the Grade Pay)

AC & LAC = Constable of Police (2000)

Corporal = Head Constable of Police (2400)

Sergeant = Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (2800)

JWO = Sub Inspector of Police (4200)

WO = Inspector of Police (4600)

MWO = Assistant Commissioner of Police (4800)

Assistant Commissioner of Police after 4 years of service (5400)