The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) refers to the uniform nomenclature of seven security forces in India under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs. They are the Assam Rifles (AR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Recruitment is conducted mainly in three modes

Gazetted Officers: Officers in CAPFs are recruited through the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination conducted by UPSC.

Subordinate Officers: Sub Inspectors are recruited through competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission and they are referred as DASOs (Directly Appointed Subordinate Officers).

Constables: Constables are recruited through competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

CAPF Assistant Commandants 

Border Security Force (BSF)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Central Industrial Security Force(CISF)

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

• Candidates must have the ability to lead and motivate others; self-discipline and confidence and team working skills.
• They also possess the ability to give and follow orders; IT skills and excellent communication skills.
• Applicants should also require the ability to take responsibility and make decisions; good fitness levels; good organizational skills and a willingness to go into combat.

• CAPF: Salary Structure of Assistant Commandant (AC)

  The following tabular contains the basic salary structure of Assistant Commandant of CAPF:

  Title of Salary	Amount
  Basic Pay	INR 15,600
  Grade Pay	INR 5,400
  Dearness Allowance (DA)	INR 26,250
  In hand Salary	INR 44,135
  Total	INR 51,480