🟡 CAPF • Paramilitary Forces
Central Armed
Police Forces
India's internal security backbone — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB. As a CAPF officer, you'll protect borders, secure vital installations, and lead men in some of the most challenging operational environments in the world.
CAPF Forces
The Five Forces
| Force | Full Name | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|
| BSF | Border Security Force | Border guarding (Pakistan & Bangladesh borders) |
| CRPF | Central Reserve Police Force | Internal security & counter-insurgency |
| CISF | Central Industrial Security Force | Industrial establishments, airports, metro |
| ITBP | Indo-Tibetan Border Police | Indo-China border security |
| SSB | Sashastra Seema Bal | Indo-Nepal & Indo-Bhutan border guarding |
Entry Scheme
UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 20–25 years |
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) |
| Exam | UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandant) |
| Selection | Written → Physical & Medical → Interview |
| Starting Rank | Assistant Commandant (Group A) |
| Starting Pay | ₹56,100/month + allowances |
Career Progression
Growth Path
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Assistant Commandant
Starting rank after training at CAPF academies.
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Commandant
Mid-career leadership of battalion-level units.
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Inspector General
Senior leadership roles at state/sector level.
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Director General
Apex of the force — appointed on merit and service.
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Perks
Free housing, medical, pension, CSD, ECHS after retirement.
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