Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Govt. Reports Over 1.09 Lakh CAPF Vacancies, Filling 72,000 Posts
The government has a lot of jobs open in the Central Armed Police Forces, which are like the police and border guards of India.
There are over a lakh jobs that need to be filled, but they are already working on hiring for over 72,000 of them.
These jobs open up because people retire, get promoted, or leave.
The government is trying to fill these jobs quickly by working with different agencies and making it easier for people to apply.
Over 1.09 lakh positions are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles as of January 1, 2025.
Recruitment is currently underway for 72,689 posts within these forces.
The sanctioned strength of personnel has increased from 10.04 lakh in 2021 to 10.67 lakh in 2025.
Vacancies arise due to factors like retirement, promotions, resignations, and the creation of new posts.
The government is actively working to expedite the filling of vacancies through various recruitment agencies and measures.
- Who
- The Central government and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles.
- What
- Over 1.09 lakh vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles and recruitment of 72,689 posts is underway.
- When
- As of January 1, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Vacancies arise due to routine factors like retirement, promotions, resignations, deaths, and the creation of new posts.
Government View
Minister of State for Home Affairs
Vacancy Acknowledgement
Government View
Acknowledges the vacancies exist.
Minister of State for Home Affairs
Does not acknowledge a large number of vacancies.
- Vacancies
- 1.09 lakh+
- Posts Under Recruitment
- 72,689
- Sanctioned Strength (2021)
- 10.04 lakh
- Sanctioned Strength (2025)
- 10.67 lakh
- Recruitment Agencies
- UPSC, SSC