Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Over 1 Lakh Vacancies in CAPFs; Recruitment Underway
Imagine the government has lots of jobs in its police and security forces, like the army but for inside the country.
Right now, there are a lot of these jobs open, about 1.09 lakh.
This is because people retire, quit, or get promoted, and new jobs are always being created.
The government is working hard to fill these jobs.
They're using different methods to hire people quickly, like working with the Staff Selection Commission.
They're also trying to speed up the hiring process by doing things like having meetings to decide on promotions and making it easier for people to pass medical exams and other tests.
Government reports 1.09 lakh vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles as of January 1.
Recruitment is ongoing for 72,689 posts across various positions within these forces.
The sanctioned strength of CAPFs increased from 10,04,980 in 2021 to 10,67,110 in 2025.
Vacancies arise due to retirements, resignations, promotions, deaths, and the creation of new posts.
The Ministry is taking steps to expedite recruitment through various methods including the UPSC and SSC.
- Who
- Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
- What
- 1.09 lakh vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles.
- When
- As of January 1.
- Where
- India (reported in the Rajya Sabha).
- Why
- Vacancies arise due to retirements, resignations, promotions, deaths, and new posts.
Government Position
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Recruitment Efforts
Government Position
The government is actively working to fill the vacancies through various measures.
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- Vacancies as of January 1
- 1.09 lakh
- Posts Under Recruitment
- 72,689
- Sanctioned Strength in 2021
- 10,04,980
- Sanctioned Strength in 2025
- 10,67,110
- Minister
- Nityanand Rai