Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Jan 16, 2023, 16:45 IST

One of the most well-known Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the country, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its main job is to support state and union territory governments in maintaining the rule of law and battling insurgency. Over the past few years, it has been deployed in anti-naxal operations.

CRPF Notification 2023

UPSC has released the official CAPF 2023 notification in order to recruit candidates for the CRPF.

One national level exam, administered by UPSC, is held for various forces to obtain recruitment for Assistant Commandant. Every year, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) hire Assistant Commandants into the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

All the necessary information for aspirants to the Assistant Commandant position is provided in the article.

CRPF Vacancy

In the official notification provided by UPSC, details such as the number of openings, the positions available, key dates, etc. are listed. Depending on the requirements of the CRPF, the number of posts and employment varies, and UPSC has the right to modify the preliminary information at any time.

The number of openings varies each year, and UPSC announces the openings for all the forces in accordance with the wants and demands of CAPF.

The information below provides information on the number of openings for CRPF Assistant Commandant recruitment over the past four years:

CRPF Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outlined by the UPSC in the officially released notification in order to be considered for the UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant position. Only a candidate who meets the requirements can apply for the exam.

The following requirements must be met in order to apply for the CRPF Assistant Commandant exam:

1. Nationality - The applicant must be an Indian national. Applicants from Nepal or Bhutan can also submit an application for the test.
2. Age Limit - A candidate must be at least 20 years old and should not be older than 25. SC/ST applicants receive a 5-year age relaxation, whereas OBC candidates receive a 3 year age relaxation.
3. Sex - Both male and female candidates can apply.
4. Educational Qualification - The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from any of the universities under the state or central government. The exam is open to applicants from Deemed to be Universities as well.

The candidate also needs to meet the physical and medical requirements in addition to the eligibility requirements. The following standards must be met in order for a candidate to be eligible to apply for the CAPF exam, hence this is a crucial component of the eligibility requirements.

CRPF Exam Pattern

There are three steps in the CRPF recruitment process to become an assistant commandant in the CRPF.

1. Written Exam (Subjective and Objective)
2. Medical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test
3. Interview

For incorrect responses on the objective exam, there is a one-third deduction.

The CAPF selects candidates based on merit, which is determined by combining the written test and interview scores.

CRPF Syllabus

CRPF's examination syllabus is extensive, and one must review each topic carefully to pass the exam and move forward in the selection process.

It is also helpful to analyze the exam papers from previous years to help prepare better for the exam.

The below mentioned syllabus is in accordance with the notification released for the CRPF examination 2023.

CRPF Salary

After the 7th pay commission, there has been a substantial increase in the CRPF salary for assistant commandants. This is one reason aspirants look for the job of assistant commandant.

A candidate can expect a monthly salary between Rs. 40000 - Rs. 60000, along with other additional benefits and perks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is CRPF?

Ans. The CRPF is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. CRPF can also be termed a para military force.

Q2. What is the salary offered in the CRPF?

Ans. A candidate after clearing all the rounds and merit list can expect a monthly salary between Rs. 40000 - Rs. 60000

Q3. Is CRPF a government job?

Ans. Yes, CRPF is a government job and comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.

Q4. Is the CRPF part of the Indian Army?

Ans. No, the CRPF is not a part of the Army. With the exception of duty sharing in certain situations, they have no connection to the Indian Army.

Q5. What is the age limit for CRPF?

Ans. A candidate should be 20 years of age and should not be older than 25.