UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Govt. weighs law on IPS deputation to CAPFs, files affidavit in top court

Q1. In the context of the Supreme Court's 2025 ruling on the Central Armed Police Forces, the term 'Organised Group A Service (OGAS)' most appropriately refers to which one of the following?

  • A. A classification of civil services characterised by a defined cadre structure, time-bound cadre reviews and assured career progression for direct-recruit Group A officers.
  • B. A category of central services whose senior posts are constitutionally reserved exclusively for officers of the All India Services on deputation.
  • C. A non-pensionable contractual cadre raised under the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules for specialised paramilitary duties.
  • D. A grouping of armed forces personnel governed by the Army Act, 1950 and entitled to military pay scales and gallantry awards.

Q2. Which one of the following is the Union ministry that administers the Central Armed Police Forces and has filed the affidavit before the Supreme Court on statutory regulation of IPS deputation to these forces?

  • A. Ministry of Defence
  • B. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  • D. Cabinet Secretariat

Q3. The Indian Police Service, whose deputation to the Central Armed Police Forces is the subject of the recent Supreme Court directions, is constituted exclusively under which one of the following statutes?

  • A. The Police Act, 1861
  • B. The Government of India Act, 1935
  • C. The All India Services Act, 1951
  • D. The Central Police Forces (Constitution) Act, 1949

Q4. With reference to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, consider the following statements regarding the share of senior posts reserved for IPS officers on deputation: 1. 100% of the posts in the rank of Director General. 2. 67% of the posts in the rank of Additional Director General. 3. 75% of the posts in the rank of Inspector General. 4. 20% of the posts in the rank of Deputy Inspector General. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. 100% of the posts in the rank of Director General.
  2. 67% of the posts in the rank of Additional Director General.
  3. 75% of the posts in the rank of Inspector General.
  4. 20% of the posts in the rank of Deputy Inspector General.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 3 and 4 only