Delhi Police proposes new Senior SI and Senior Inspector ranks to ease stagnation
On May 31, 2026, the Delhi Police initiated a comprehensive review of its promotion policy and executive cadre structure, a move expected to reshape policing hierarchies across local sectors including Saket.
The proposal, which aims to address long-standing promotional stagnation and correct structural imbalances, was shared by Robin Hibu, Special Commissioner of Police for the Human Resource Division, with David Lalrinsanga, Special CP Ops, for views and comments.
According to the proposal, the restructuring intends to ease career bottlenecks for personnel ranging from constables to inspectors. The existing structure has reportedly struggled to keep pace with modern policing demands, including cybercrime investigations, women’s safety, traffic management, and economic offences.
To resolve these issues, the Delhi Police has proposed the creation of two new intermediary ranks: Senior Sub-Inspector (Sr SI) and Senior Inspector.
Under the new framework, the rank of Sub-Inspector (Executive), which is currently a direct-entry post, would transition into a promotional rank. The new non-gazetted rank of Senior SI would then be introduced between Sub-Inspector and Inspector.
Senior SIs would be tasked with leading investigations into serious and sensitive cases, heading independent investigation teams, and serving as sub-sector in-charges during law and order deployments. The creation of this rank is designed as a functional upgradation and would not carry immediate financial benefits. Personnel would instead receive monetary upgrades through the first Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme after ten years of cumulative service in Level 6 of the pay matrix.
Additionally, the proposal recommends establishing a gazetted rank of Senior Inspector between the ranks of Inspector and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). This rank would serve as a key supervisory position and a feeder cadre for ACP promotions.
Senior Inspectors would be eligible to serve as Station House Officers (SHOs), supervise investigations into murder, heinous crimes, and cybercrimes, and lead operational teams in specialized units such as Security, Crime, and Special Branch. This rank would be placed in Level 8 of the pay matrix, though many officers may already have received financial upgrades under the second MACP scheme.
The restructuring also proposes merging the separate male and female executive cadres from the ranks of constable to sub-inspector into a single unified cadre.
Furthermore, the proposal highlights that the increasing volume and complexity of cybercrime cases require a larger pool of senior officers. Currently, many cybercrime investigations are handled by head constables. The proposal notes a critical need for a greater number of inspectors and senior investigating officers to effectively present evidence and investigations before courts.
