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SSC CPO 2026 application starts: Check vacancies, important dates, eligibility, how to apply, salary and other details

SSC CPO 2026 Vacancy Details: SSC CPO 2026 recruitment has begun for 1,871 tentative Sub-Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. Check eligibility, vacancy details, application process, important dates, salary and how to apply online.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging validity of CAPF Act

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre regarding a plea challenging the CAPF Act. This new law allegedly violates the separation of powers doctrine. Officers contend the act overrides a previous court decision on IPS deputation. Parliament passed the CAPF (General Administration) Bill after the court dismissed a review…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Deployment of 500 CAPF companies in West Bengal extended till June 20

The Union Home Ministry will continue deploying 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in West Bengal until June 20 for post-poll law and order management. This decision follows a request from the West Bengal government, which sought an extension to ensure peace and prevent untoward incidents in sensitive…

The Economic Times · May 21

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Cadre vs deputation: The quiet legislative move to keep CAPF leadership an IPS-only club

A quiet administrative proposal has, almost unexpectedly, reopened one of the more delicate questions in India’s security architecture. At the centre of it is the long-standing arrangement under which officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) occupy senior leadership positions within the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and whether that…

Newslaundry · Mar 26

Over 93,000 posts vacant in CAPFs and Assam Rifles, Govt informs Rajya Sabha

With over 93,000 roles still vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, the government is making strides to address this manpower gap through an array of recruitment initiatives. Interestingly, while resignations have surged since 2021, incidents of suicides, fratricides, and voluntary retirements have notably decreased.

The Economic Times · Mar 11

3.4 lakh central security personnel to be deployed in Lok Sabha polls

Election Commission to deploy 3.4 lakh CAPF personnel for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls across India.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

First phase of CAPF companies to be mobilised from March 1

“The first phase of deployment of more than 3.4 lakh Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the upcoming general elections in the country and Assembly polls in a few States will begin from March 1,” official sources said on February 29.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

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Indian dog breeds to be deployed in police duties soon

CAPFs to deploy Indian dog breeds for police duties like sniffing out suspects, narcotics and explosives. Trials of Rampur hound, Himalayan mountain canines, Mudhol hound, Tibetan mastiff underway.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

Parliament panel suggests steps to encourage women to join CAPFs, reservation for transgenders

Parliamentary committee urges MHA to take steps to encourage women to join CAPFs, recommends reservation for transgenders. Panel suggests policy for soft postings and not subjecting them to strenuous conditions

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Need to maintain utmost vigil along international borders: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Chintan Shivir with CAPFs and NSG stressed upon the need to have utmost vigilance along the international borders to ensure zero infiltration and smuggling of drugs and arms.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Kuki women in Delhi protest outside Home Minister’s residence

With ethnic clashes continuing in Manipur, hundreds of Kuki-Zomi women in Delhi on Wednesday held a demonstration in front of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence, seeking his urgent intervention to end the violence.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Home Minister launches portal for transparency in allotment of residential quarters to paramilitary jawans

It will increase the Housing Satisfaction Ratio by 13%, says Minister

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022

21.34% of ex-servicemen recruited in govt. agencies during 2014-21 got jobs in PSB Group ‘D’ posts: Centre

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The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

CAPFs: children of a lesser God

The sacrifices made by CAPF personnel should not be ignored. They deserve better

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

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The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

Parliament proceedings | Agniveers quota to apply horizontally

Upper age limit also to be relaxed, says Ministry of Home Affairs in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

10% quota for Agniveers in CAPFs faces hurdles

The new reservation promise that will have to fit horizontally alongside the existing caste-based quota and physical eligibility requirements in the CAPFs is proving to be a challenge for the Ministry.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2022

MHA announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

The ministry also announced a five-year age relaxation for the first batch of Agniveers

The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022

156 CAPF personnel killed themselves in 2021: MHA

Over 1,200 Central Armed Police Forces’ personnel committed suicide in nine years, Minister tells Lok Sabha

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The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022

U.P best tableau, Navy best marching contingent among Services at R-Day parade

CISF contingent best among Central Armed Police Forces and auxiliary forces

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2022

Martial tunes with Indian fervour flavour of Beating the Retreat ceremony

Martial musical tunes with Indian fervour flowed at Raisina Hill here as the Beating the Retreat ceremony commenced with synchronised performances of bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

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