On obtaining twelve (12) proficiency badges which may include the earlier six (6) proficiency badges considered for the awarding of the Commissioner’s Badge and having not less than 24 months of efficient service (from the date of enrolment into the Brigade), cadets and members whose Brigade and Corps Service have been satisfactory may apply for the Chief Commissioner’s Badge awarded by the Chief Commissioner.

To qualify for the Chief Commissioner’s Badge, a member of an Adult unit myst have been promoted from the Cadet Corps and passed a minimum of four (4) subjects before his/her transfer to the Adult unit. Furthermore, he or she must not be above twenty (20) years of age as on the date of qualifying the badge.

Similarly, a cadet member must not be above twenty (20) years of age as on the date of qualifying of the badge.

For the awarding of the Chief Commissioner’s Badge, the twelve (12) proficiency badges must meet the following criteria:

• One must be “Knowledge of the Order”
• Group I (Welfare and service): At least 2 subjects
• Group II (Outdoor activities): At least 2 subjects
• Group III (Crafts and hobbies): Not more than 2 subjects

Not more than two (2) may be subjects taken as part of the school curriculum during normal school hours.

Members who have been awarded the Chief Commissioner’s Badge will be nominated for the Grand Prior Award.

On fulfilling the requirements for the award of the Chief Commissioner’s Badge, cadets and members may apply for the Chief Commissioner’s Badge. The Chief Commissioner’s Badge is to be worn one finger-breadth above the name-tag on the uniform.

Only the Chief Commissioner’s Badge and not the Commissioner’s Badge (if previously awarded) is to be worn upon the awarding of the Chief Commissioner’s Badge. However, individual proficiency badges may still be worn.