On obtaining six proficiency badges and having not less than twelve months of efficient service (from the date of enrolment into the Brigade), cadets and members whose Brigade and Corps Services have been satisfactory may apply for the Commissioner’s Badge awarded by the Zone Commissioner.

To qualify for the Commissioner’s Badge, a member of an Adult unit must have been promoted from the Cadet Corps and passed a minimum of four subjects before his/her transfer to the Adult unit. Furthermore, he or she must not be above twenty years of age on the date of qualifying the badge.

Similarly, a cadet member must not be above twenty years of age as on the date of qualifying of the badge.

For the awarding of the Commissioner’s Badge, the six proficiency badges must be from the following groups:

• Group I (Welfare and Services): At least one subject
• Group II (Outdoor activities): At least one subject
• Group III (Crafts and hobbies): At least one subject
• Group IV (General): At least one subject in addition to the “Knowledge of the Order of St John” badge

On fulfilling the requirements for the award of the Commissioner’s Badge, cadets and members may apply for the Commissioner’s Badge. The Commissioner’s Badge is to be worn one finger-breadth above the name-tag on the uniform. However, the Commissioner’s Badge must not be worn upon the awarding of the Chief Commissioner’s Badge.