CAPF Recruitment 2025: Over 1.09 Lakh Vacancies in Paramilitary Forces, 72,689 Positions Already Under Recruitment — Know Salary, Eligibility & Full Details

Are you aspiring for a government job in India’s paramilitary forces? Here's some good news! The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles are all set to conduct a massive recruitment drive to fill vacant positions. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, revealed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that as of January 1, 2025, there are 1.09 lakh vacant posts in CAPFs and Assam Rifles. Out of these, recruitment for 72,689 positions is already underway.

CAPF Vacancy Update 2025: Vacancy Numbers and Force-Wise Strength

According to Minister Rai, the total sanctioned strength of these forces has increased from 10,04,980 in 2021 to 10,67,110 by January 2025. Despite this rise, a substantial 1,09,868 posts remain vacant due to reasons such as retirements, resignations, promotions, deaths, formation of new battalions, and creation of additional posts.

When asked if the number of vacancies was concerning, the minister responded with a firm "No", clarifying that vacancies are a regular and continuous process and not an alarming issue.

Government Initiatives to Speed Up Recruitment

The Ministry of Home Affairs is actively working to accelerate the recruitment process across paramilitary forces. To streamline hiring, the Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for faster recruitment of Constable (General Duty) posts.

In addition, the Ministry is coordinating with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), SSC, and respective paramilitary forces to ensure all vacant posts are filled promptly.

Measures to Expedite the Process

To expedite the filling of vacancies, the government has taken several crucial steps:

• Timely convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings to promote eligible personnel.

• Reducing time in medical examinations during recruitment.

• Lowering cut-off marks to allow more candidates to qualify for the Constable and General Duty categories.

Further, directives have been issued to all CAPFs and Assam Rifles to fill non-general duty posts within strict timelines.

CAPF Assistant Commandant Salary Structure

Interested in knowing the salary structure? Here's a brief breakdown:

• Initial salary during training for Assistant Commandants (AC) starts at approximately ₹56,100 per month.

• Depending on the rank, post, and experience, the total salary can go up to ₹1,77,500 to ₹2,25,000 per month.

• The salary includes:

  • Basic Pay: ₹56,100

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • Transport Allowance (TA)
    The total compensation package varies by location, posting, and designation.

Recruitment in Other Forces: BSF, AAI, and Indian Army Updates

• BSF Recruitment 2025: Applications open from July 26 for 3,500 posts.

• AAI Recruitment 2025: Offering up to ₹1.5 lakh salary, with August 1 as the application deadline.

• Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2025: Awaiting declaration, official updates available at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Final Words

The CAPF Recruitment 2025 drive is a golden opportunity for candidates aiming to serve the nation through paramilitary forces. With over 1 lakh vacancies, government efforts are focused on ensuring transparent, timely, and efficient recruitment.

Stay updated with the official websites of UPSC, SSC, and respective CAPFs to apply on time and secure a prestigious position in India’s armed forces.