Section 60 in The Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955
60. The following examinations and courses shall be held to enable Under Officers and Constables to qualify for promotion:--
(1)From Head Constable to Sub-Inspector 1st Class Certificate of Education, and Third Class English Certificate.(2)From Naik to Head Constable:(i)Senior Cadre Course, and(ii)Second Class Certificate of Education.(3)From Constable to Naik:(i)Junior Cadre Course, and(ii)Third Class Certificate of Education.Note .- [Member of the Force with matriculation or equivalent of higher academic qualification from a recognised Board or University shall be exempted from passing any of the above mentioned examination.](i)by transfer on depulation of officers having the required technical qualification from the rank of Captain of the Army or Assistant Superintendent of Police of Deputy Superintendent of Police in a Star; or(ii)by transfer on deputation (by promotion) of officers having the required technical qualifications from amonst Inspectors on the select list for promotion to the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police or equivalent posts in a State Police or substantive holders of the post of Inspector or equivalent posts of officiating Inspectors with at least three years' continuous service in that grade or equivalent posts in any Central or State Organisation, preferably with the experience of Armed Police;(iii)by promotion from amongst technically qualified Subedars below the age of 50 years and with minimum service of three years in that rank, in the Central Reserve Police Force; or((iv) by direct recruitent from amongst technically qualified candidates possessing the additional qualifications as prescribed in clause (iv> of sub-rule (4); or(v)by re-employment of technically qualified and retired or released Army Officers who held the rank of Captain or retired State Police Officer or officer of the Force who have held the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police or equivalent ranks.[(4-B) For the purpose of sub-rules (4) and (4-A), the percentage for recruitment shall be as follows:((i) ) by direct recruitment 50%((ii) ) by promotion 50%((iii) ) any shortfall in direct recruitment or recruitment by promotion in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police may be filled by deputation or re-employment as specified in these rules.][(4-C) The posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Assistant Engineer) shall be filled by:-((i)) promotion of serving Inspector (Overseer) with 3 years' service such in the Force and hang degree/diploma in Civil Engineering; or((ii)) Serving Deputy Superintendent of Police with 3 years commissioned service in Army Corps of Engineers and who was attended Young Officer's Course of Corps of Engineers at College of Military Engineering, Pune or Serving Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Force with degree in Civil Engineering; or((iii)) transfer on deputation of officers holding analogous post from other Central Polcie Organisations or Government Department.](5)All promotions shall be on the basis of merit with due regard to seniroity.(6)Where the Central Government is of the opininon that ist is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, be order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of this rule with respect to any class or category of persons.Section III-PromotionSubedar (Inspector) and Sub-Inspector
