CAPF AC
CAPF Assistant Commandant (UPSC)
Group A entry into the Central Armed Police Forces — India's largest uniformed employer after the Army.
Force profile
CAPF Assistant Commandant (UPSC) SSC GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles)
Central Armed Police Forces
BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles under the Ministry of Home Affairs — over 10 lakh personnel guarding borders, internal security and critical infrastructure.
| Strength | ~10 lakh across six forces |
|---|---|
| Forces | BSF (Pakistan & Bangladesh borders), ITBP (China), SSB (Nepal & Bhutan), CRPF (internal security), CISF (installations & airports), Assam Rifles (Myanmar; MHA-controlled, Army-officered) |
| Entries | UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant, SSC GD Constable, SSC CPO Sub-Inspector, departmental |
| Note | Ex-Agniveers get 10% reservation and age relaxation in CAPF constable recruitment |
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SSC GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles)
The largest single uniformed recruitment in India — vacancies routinely exceed 40,000.