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In India, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is the collective designation for the central police organizations under the Ministry of Home Affairs. These forces, previously known as the Central Para-Military Forces, are technically paramilitary in nature. Since 2011, the term "central armed police forces" has been adopted, replacing the term "paramilitary." The CAPF is responsible for internal security and border protection. Each force within the CAPF is led by a Director General (DG), typically an officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS), with the exception of the Assam Rifles, which is headed by a Lieutenant General-ranked officer from the Indian Army.
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CAPFs reaffirm commitment to 10% quota for ex-agniveers in constable-level postsIndiaTimes - Published | |
NSA: Like defence forces, CAPFs too need 'jointness'NSA Ajit Doval emphasizes using technology and engaging with border residents to secure India's frontiers for economic growth at BSF event.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Two CRPF men killed in Manipur attack, 1st strike on peacekeepers in stateTwo personnel from 128 Battalion of CRPF lost their lives and two colleagues were wounded in an attack by unidentified militants at 12.15am Saturday in Manipurโs Bishnupur district. This was the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
46,960 Central para-military personnel took voluntary retirement since 2019, highest from BSFA total of 46,960 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel have taken voluntary retirement since 2019, according to the home ministry. The highest number of retirements came from the Border..IndiaTimes - Published | |
I-Day and G20: NSG commandos undertake security drills; CAPF VIP security teams reach DelhiBlack cat commandos of the National Security Guard conducted security drills over the last few weeks to effectively secure the national capital during the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal panchayat elections: MHA seeks reason for additional 485 companies of Central ForcesIndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal panchayat polls: Centre to deploy 22 coys of CAPF after SC dismisses plea against HC orderCentral government will deploy 22 Coys of CAPF with immediate effect in various districts of the state ahead of Panchayat elections.DNA - Published | |
Tap border villagers to gather intel: Amit ShahWhile stressing on the need for central armed police forces (CAPFs) to maintain utmost vigilance on the country's borders to foil attempts at infiltration and smuggling of drugs and arms, particularly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah meets women leaders, prominent people, civil society groups in ManipurIn his efforts to bring back peace in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met various Meitei and Kuki groups which expressed their commitment for peace and assured that they would work..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; 10 more companies of Central forces rushedThe home minister was apprised in detail about the current situation in Manipur during a meeting via video conference. A total of 10 more companies (nearly 1,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Manipur: CRPF officers tasked to oversee security forces, RAF deploymentThe Centre has rushed in about 20 fresh companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the CRPF and the BSF, in the wake of the spiralling violence between tribals and the majority..DNA - Published | |
CAPF recruitment test now in 13 regional languages tooIndiaTimes - Published | |
Exams for constables in CAPFs to be conducted in 13 regional languages, Hindi and EnglishIn a landmark decision, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has approved the conduct of constable (general duty) examination for Central Armed Police Forces in 13 regional languages, in addition to..IndiaTimes - Published | 84,866 posts lying vacant in 6 Central Armed Police Forces: GovtIndiaTimes - Published |
Day ahead of IAF exercise, Army drill in eastern sectorThe Army conducted a major joint combat exercise over the last 10 days with the Indian Air Force and central armed police forces (CAPFs) in North Bengal to practice battle preparedness in a networked..IndiaTimes - Published | Republic Day: Medals announced for 901 police personnelA total of 901 police personnel drawn from the CAPFs and state forces have been awarded various service medals, including for gallant action, on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the Union home..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tripura: Police, CAPF conduct flag march in Agartala ahead of assembly electionsPolice and Central Armed Police Forces on Saturday conducted a flag march in Agartala ahead of state assembly elections slated to be held on February 16. "It is being done to instil confidence among..IndiaTimes - Published | HC: Old pension scheme applies to CAPF personnelIndiaTimes - Published |
Union home minister Amit Shah launches CAPF eAwas web-portalIndiaTimes - Published | Over 84,000 vacancies in CAPFs, to be filled up by December 2023: Home ministryIndiaTimes - Published |
9 lakh civilian vacancies in central govt, 1 lakh in CAPFData on vacancies for both central government civilian posts and central police forces is available since 2006 and shows that from 4.7 lakh in 2006, the unfilled positions saw a major jump in 2010 โ..IndiaTimes - Published | Agnipath row: Centre announces 10% quota for Agniveers in Defence Ministry jobsHome Ministry has also announced a 10 per cent reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles.DNA - Published |
Agnipath scheme: MHA announces reservation of 10% vacancies in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for AgniveersThe Union home ministry on Saturday announced reservation of 10 per cent vacancies for recruitment in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles for Agniveers. The ministry also announced..IndiaTimes - Published | Agnipath protests: Centre announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs and Assam RiflesAgnipath scheme: The first batch of Agniveers will get a relaxation of five years beyond the prescribed upper age limit.DNA - Published |
HM Amit Shah: Agniveers to be enrolled on priority into Central forces, Assam Rifles, after 4 yrs in armed forcesThere are 73,219 vacancies in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles, including 1,969 gazetted officer posts, 23,129 subordinate officer posts and 48,121 other ranks.IndiaTimes - Published | MHA to give priority to 'Agniveers' who complete 4 yrs under 'Agnipath' scheme in recruitment of CAPFs, Assam RiflesIndiaTimes - Published |
Bulldozer reaches Shaheen Bagh, but retreats in face of protestsThe South Delhi Municipal Corporation's anti-encroachment drive at Shaheen Bagh on Monday, announced with a lot of sound and fury, ended with a whimper. This was despite Delhi Police providing more..IndiaTimes - Published | CAPFs have 'decisive control' of fight against terror in J&K: Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published |
CAPF personnel's mental health needs regular monitoring: PILIndiaTimes - Published | Election Result 2022 UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, Goa: All you need to knowEC said all strong rooms, where polled EVMs are kept, are under three-layered security with an inner cordon manned by Central Armed Forces.DNA - Published |
All 35 lakh CAPF personnel to be given health cards by next monthIndiaTimes - Published | CAPFs should take care of country without worries, Modi govt to look after their families: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) should take care of the security of the country without any worries and the Modi government will look after their..IndiaTimes - Published |
