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Central Armed Police Forces About

Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is the collective name of central police organisations in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).[2] These are technically paramilitary forces formerly known as Central Para-Military Forces (CPMF). Since 2011, India adopted the term "central armed police forces" to drop the word "paramilitary". These forces are responsible for internal security and guarding the borders.[3]

CAPF is further classified into three: Border Guarding Forces—Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB); Forces for Internal Security—Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF); and Special Task Force—National Security Guard (NSG).[4]

Career Roles & Responsibilities

Central Armed Police Forces are organised with the primary role of border guarding for AR, BSF, ITBP, SSB; Security of sensitive establishments by CISF, Assisting Police to tackle Law & Order, Counter-Terrorist Operations, Counter Naxal Operations by CRPF, NSG. Apart from the primary role, all CAPFs are involved in assisting Police in Law & Order situations and also Army in Counter-Terrorist Operations. BSF & CRPF have assisted the army during external aggression in the past. CAPFs work along with both Indian Army & Police in different roles assigned to them.

Similar Careers

Rank	Pay Scale (Basic Pay)
Director-General	? 2,25,000
Additional Director General	? 1,82,200 - ? 2,24,100
Inspector General	? 1,44,000 - ? 2,18,000
Deputy Inspector General	? 1,31,000 - ? 2,16,600
Sr. Commandant	? 1,23,000 - ? 2,15,900
Commandant	? 78,800 - ? 2,09,200
Deputy Commandant	? 67,700 - ? 2,08,700
Assistant Commandant	? 56,100 - ? 1,77,500

Career Pros Details

Job security: In CAPFs, chances of getting fired is extremely low. You will retire at 60 and you won't have to ever worry about another job.
Pay and salary: CAPFs pay very well. A constable draws around 30–35K while an AC will draw around 56K (+allowance) . It will be even more depending on place of posting.
Canteen Facilities: CAPFs provide canteen facilities under Central Police canteen located across the country, where you can get things at discounted prices.
Medical Facilities: CAPFs will provide you medical facilities in their hospitals.
Education: Priority admission in schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya for your kids. Lot of scholarship also given by CAPFs.
Personality Development: CAPFs will not only groom you physically but mentally too. You will have top class fitness and develop several skills. Yow will get to play different types of sports in top class grounds.
Retirement Benefits: You will gent pension under NPS post retirement.
Deputation: You will get to serve in different organisations like NSG, SPG, NDRF etc
Serving the nation: You will be serving the nation by protecting it from its enemies and become an important pillar in internal security of India.

Career Cons Details

That life full of adventure also comes with its risks. Your life will be always on line. It's a risky job.
Promotions are extremely slow. It's even slower for lower ranks.
You will never get to command your own force, as things standa for now.
You will be living far away from family most of the time which will take toll psychologically.

Physically fit
Academically strong
Calm
Minimum 165 cm in height
Leadership abilities
Interpersonal skills
Good social and communication skills

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