There is a big update for the soldiers serving in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Now soldiers can increase their rank in CAPF. This is a golden opportunity. Actually CAPF has started departmental recruitment, under which there is an opportunity to become Sub Inspector in CAPF. Total 1167 posts are to be filled. The application process for this has started from 12th November. Last date to apply is 31 December. Note that these posts are to be filled under departmental recruitment. In such situation, only CAPF soldiers can apply for recruitment to these posts.
Let’s know about CAPF Divisional SI Recruitment in detail. Let’s know how many SIs are going to be recruited in which forces. Let us know who can apply for these posts. We will also know how the selection process will be.
CAPF soldiers have an opportunity to become SI
Soldiers serving in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have the opportunity to become Sub-Inspectors (GD). The recruitment notification has been released for a total of 1167 posts. This recruitment will be done through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
How many posts are there in which force in CAPF?
This recruitment is to fill SI posts in BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB. Come on, let’s find out how many SI posts are going to be recruited in which forces:
- BSF – 235 Posts
- CRPF – 377 Posts
- SSB – 125 Posts
- ITBP – 430 Posts
Who can apply?
This recruitment is only for those soldiers who are already serving in CAPF. For example, candidates serving on the posts of Constable (GD), Constable (Tradesman), Head Constable (GD) and ASI (GD) in CAPF can apply for recruitment to these posts. Come, let us know what are the eligibility criteria required to apply.
- Candidates should have passed graduation from a recognized university.
- Must have completed at least 4 years regular service in CAPF (including basic training period).
- Age should not be more than 32 years. (5 years relaxation for SC/ST).
- Last 5 years APAR grading should be good and service record should be clean.
- Medical category should be SHAPE-I.
When and where to apply?
The application process for the recruitment of these posts has started from 12 November 2026. Online applications can be made till 31 December 2026. Applications can be made through the official website of BSF only.
How will the selection be made?
After completing the application process, the candidates will first have a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates who clear this will have to appear in Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification and Medical Test.
