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CAPF RECRUITMENT

Constable • Sub-Inspector • Assistant Commandant

Explore major recruitment pathways into India's Central Armed Police Forces and proceed to the appropriate official recruitment authority for current notifications and applications.

Choose Your Entry Route

Recruitment into the Central Armed Police Forces takes place through different examinations and recruiting authorities. The correct route depends upon the post for which you are applying.

ROUTE 01

CONSTABLE / GD

SSC GD & notified recruitment routes

Entry Level

Constable-level recruitment provides one of the principal routes into participating Central Armed Police Forces. SSC conducts the Constable (GD) examination for participating forces as notified in the applicable recruitment notice.

Broad Selection Journey

Online Application Computer Based Exam Physical Tests Medical Document Verification Final Selection

Always check the current SSC notification for participating forces, eligibility, vacancies and the applicable selection process.

Official SSC Website ↗
ROUTE 02

SUB-INSPECTOR

SSC CPO & applicable recruitment

Graduate-Level Opportunity

Sub-Inspector recruitment for participating forces and posts may be conducted through the Staff Selection Commission's CPO examination and other applicable recruitment notifications.

Broad Selection Journey

Online Application Written Examination Physical Tests Further Examination Medical Final Selection

Candidates should read the current SSC CPO notification carefully to determine the forces, posts and eligibility included in that cycle.

Official SSC Website ↗
ROUTE 03

ASSISTANT COMMANDANT

UPSC CAPF (AC)

Officer Entry

The UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination is an officer-entry route for participating Central Armed Police Forces.

Broad Selection Journey

Online Application Written Examination Physical / Medical Standards Interview / Personality Test Final Merit

UPSC's current examination notification is the authoritative source for eligibility, participating forces, vacancies, examination scheme and dates.

Official UPSC Website ↗

Explore The Forces

Major Central Armed Police Forces include the following. Recruitment routes and vacancies depend upon the post and current official notification.

BSF Border Security Force
CRPF Central Reserve Police Force
CISF Central Industrial Security Force
ITBP Indo-Tibetan Border Police
SSB Sashastra Seema Bal

Check Before You Apply

Important: PDA provides recruitment guidance and examination preparation. Recruiting authority, participating forces, age limits, educational qualifications, physical and medical standards, vacancies, application dates and examination procedures can vary by post and recruitment cycle. Always read the current official notification before submitting an application.

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