Candidates for 7 Vacant Deputy Inspector General Posts in Armed Police Directed to Submit Performance Reports

Candidates for the seven vacant Deputy Inspector General (DIG) positions in the Armed Police Force have been instructed to submit detailed reports of their performance. A circular has been issued to this effect. A committee, led by the Home Secretary, will be formed to oversee the DIG promotions, and candidates are expected to be prepared to deliver PowerPoint presentations as part of the process. Currently, 13 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) are competing for these seven posts, and the prolonged halt in promotions has adversely affected professional development. (2 Baishakh, Kathmandu)

All candidates for the vacant DIG positions in the Armed Police Force have been directed to provide a comprehensive list and description of their completed work. The Armed Police Headquarters has requested the SSP candidates to submit their performance details. According to sources, the candidates have already submitted the required documents and information as per the instructions. “Following the ministry’s directive, we asked the candidates to provide details of their work. They have fully submitted the requested information,” a source at the Armed Police Headquarters said.

Additionally, candidates have been instructed to prepare presentations. They have been advised to be ready to present their achievements and future plans. Previously, there was no requirement to submit performance reports or deliver presentations. However, after the elected House of Representatives decided to implement promotions based on merit and performance standards under the new constitution, the Armed Police Headquarters has initiated the necessary preparations.

A committee for the DIG promotions will be formed under the leadership of the Home Secretary, which will include the Home Secretary, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Armed Police, and an Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) who will act as the member secretary. According to sources, the committee is preparing to require candidates to deliver PowerPoint presentations. However, no date has been set or announced yet, one of the DIG promotion candidates revealed.