By Amrit Pal Sidhu @Babushahi Network
Chandigarh 15 April 2026
The administrative machinery in Haryana is bustling with activity as the much-anticipated promotion process for HPS officers to IPS has commenced, paving the way for the induction of 22 Haryana Police Service officers into the Indian Police Service.
This significant step is expected to gain traction as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has slated a pivotal Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting for April 28 in Chandigarh, offering fresh hope to many awaiting career advancement.
The April 28 DPC meeting is anticipated to address the backlog of HPS-to-IPS promotions, which has been delayed for years. Senior officials have confirmed that the proposal to promote 18 officers against existing vacancies has already received clearance.
The vacancies span several years, with positions allocated as follows, 5 from 2020, 4 each from 2021 and 2022, 1 from 2023 and 3 from 2024
Moreover, Haryana may push for the inclusion of four additional vacancies arising in 2025, which could further broaden the scope for promotions under discussion.
This development has rekindled hopes among HPS officers, particularly those seeking promotion from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), a key transition step before being inducted into the IPS.
Several officers have expressed frustration over persistent delays in promotion cycles, emphasizing that timely implementation is vital for recognizing years of dedicated public service, maintaining morale, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Punjab is significantly lagging in the process of forwarding names of Punjab Police Service (PPS) officers for their promotion and induction into the Indian Police Service (IPS). This delay has resulted in a substantial number of vacancies remaining unfilled.
At present, only 24 promotee IPS officers are in position against the sanctioned quota, leaving as many as 28 posts vacant. Notably, 16 of these vacancies have already been earmarked under the Select Lists for the years 2022 to 2024.