New Delhi | July 2025: The Central Government has revealed that over 1.09 lakh posts are currently vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with recruitment underway for 72,689 positions. This update was shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Rising Strength, Persistent Vacancies
Between 2021 and 2025, the sanctioned strength of personnel across CAPFs increased from 10.04 lakh to 10.67 lakh. However, despite this growth, 1,09,868 posts remain unfilled—largely due to retirements, promotions, resignations, casualties, and the creation of new battalions.
Minister Rai clarified that these vacancies are not unusual in large paramilitary organizations and that the government is taking active steps to fill them through regular recruitment drives.
Expedited Hiring in Progress
To accelerate the process, the Ministry of Home Affairs has signed an MoU with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fast-track the recruitment of General Duty (GD) constables. In addition to this, the forces have been instructed to expedite:
- Filling of non-GD vacancies
- Promotion boards
- Medical evaluations
- Shortlisting by lowering cut-off marks
Recruitment agencies such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), SSC, and individual force recruitment boards are all involved in the process.
Forces Under the CAPF Umbrella
The CAPFs operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs and play a critical role in internal security, border protection, counterinsurgency, and disaster response. The forces include:
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Assam Rifles
- National Security Guard (NSG)
Strengthening India’s Security Grid
With lakhs of aspirants looking to serve in these prestigious forces, the government’s push for swift recruitment aims to not only strengthen India’s security apparatus but also offer employment opportunities to youth nationwide.
Recruitment notifications, exam dates, and application processes are expected to roll out in a phased manner through 2025.
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