Section 77 in The Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955
77. Subedar (Inspector) Major .- [(a) The appointment of Subedars (Inspector) Major shall be made by the Head of Office with the prior approval of the Director-General on the basis of the recommendations of a Screening Committee to be constituted by the Director-General. Selection shall be made on the principle of seniority-cum-fitness and the seniority for this purpose shall be combined seniority of Inspectors in the Force.]
(b)The appointment shall ordinarily be for three years, but may be extended from time to time for a period not exceeding one year at a time, unless promoted, until he attains the age of superannuation.(c)The Subedar (Inspector) Major ranks as the Senior most Subordinate Officer.
