The Union Home Ministry has said it has launched a massive recruitment drive to fill over 76,000 vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Of the 76,578 vacancies, 54,953 are for the post of constable (general duty). Direct recruitment for these posts will be made through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which will conduct a computer-based written examination from February 11 to March 11.
The CRPF has the highest number of 21,566 vacancies of constables, followed by BSF (16,984), SSB (8,546), ITBP (4,126) and Assam Rifles (3,076).
As many as 7,646 vacancies are reserved for women.
“There are 1,073 vacancies in various CAPFs at the level of Sub-Inspector (GD). BSF has the highest number of 508 vacancies, followed by CRPF (274), SSB (206) and ITBP (85). “Direct recruitment for these posts also will be made by the SSC through a written examination,” MHA said in a statement.
As many as 466 vacancies at the Level of Assistant Commandant (GD) will be made through the Union Public Service Commission.