Para Military Forces / CRPF / BSF

How to join Para military forces?

BSF: For the post as an officer (of an assistant commandant (AC): Any graduate is eligible. Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate or outstanding achievements in sports or athletics is an added qualification. UPSC selects officers for BSF through written test, preliminary medical examination, physical efficiency test, group discussion, interview and the final medical examination. On selection there is one year of basic training and one gets posting.

Newly selected candidates begin their careers as AC (Assistant Commandant). Officers of these organisations also get the opportunity to work for special groups like National Security Guards and Special Protection Group. They are deputed to these groups for three to four years, after which they are replaced by another batch of officers sent on deputation. They receive special allowances for their important duties like protecting VIPs during deputation. CRPF, BSF, ITBP act as feeders for these special groups doing important duties.

Civil, electronic and electrical engineers find employment in the technical branch. One of the most important departments of this branch is the Signals Arm. Here, you will be in-charge of the line of communication for passing information on matters relating to internal security.

Qualified Doctors join in the Medical Branch where they take care of Border Security Force personnel as well as civilians. They dispense medicines to the civilian population as well as attend to the sick. In addition you will be involved in numerous civic actions.

CRPF – From time to time UPSC holds written exam for recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in CAPF, CRPF, CISF, ITBF and BSF for which only Indian Nationals are eligible. While selection to non-gazetted posts of constables is made through a selection test open to non-graduates, the gazetted positions are open only to graduates. Graduates from any stream can apply if they fall in the 19 to 25 years age group.

Selection is made through a written examination, physical efficiency test (PET) and an interview. Senior positions of IGs, DIGs, Commandants are filled through promotions or by deputed personnel from the defence services or from the Police Services. During their career in forces there is opportunity for special training in mountaineering, communication, management etc. Many refresher courses keep the personnel updated in all aspects of work. Officers of CRPF are given opportunity to serve with National Security Guards and Special Protection Groups. This earns them special allowances.

Police - Entry is open to the police service to both men and women. The police constabulary is a large force. Physically robust young boys/girls are recruited. For recruitment to the post of sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors, a degree is essential. Both boys and girls are eligible. These posts are advertised from time to time and selection is carried out at the state level. Gazetted posts above the sub-inspector level are filled by selection conducted by the State Public Service Commissions. Indian Police Service (IPS) appointments move to their respective state cadres to fill the senior most positions of Superintendents of Police, DIG, IG etc.

CISF - Recruitment to the posts of sub-inspectors and assistant commander are open to graduates, while for junior positions, eligibility is a school leaving certificate. Preference is given to NCC certificate holders.

Admission Procedure

Selection Test for graduate entry to all paramilitary services:

Graduates take the written exam which is a selection test for recruiting cadets. The entrants also go through a physical efficiency test (PET). Those who qualify, face an interview board and take the medical test. Selected candidates undergo rigorous training before taking charge. Technical graduates too go through the PET and medical examination.

The written part has two papers - Paper I of 200 marks is a test of general awareness, basic intelligence and reasoning and numerical ability. Paper II of 100 marks is an assessment of ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and also the ability to express the ideas clearly and correctly. This comprises essay (in Hindi or English), precise writing and comprehension of a given passage, (in English only).

Physical Efficiency Test -This is a test to ensure physical fitness. It compromises of 100 meters (16 sec men, 18 sec girls), 800 meters races (3 min men, 4 min. girls), long jump, high jump for both men and women and shot-put for men only.

Interview - Beginning with questions pertaining to the bio data, the interviewers move on to hobbies, subjects of study, general awareness and general intelligence. The candidates psyche, aptitude, mannerisms and etiquette along with the dedication to the cause of the nation are also assessed by the Board. Preference in selection is given to outstanding sports men & NCC cadets who have outstanding record.

Physical Standard - Height 165 cms. for men & 157 cms. for women, Chest 86 cms. with expansion weight 50 kg. for men & 46 kg. for women. Physical /mental health should be good. Knock knees, flat foot and squint in eyes are not permitted. Perfect colour vision/corrected vision J-I/J-II permitted/corrected distant vision 6/6 or 6/9 and 6/9 and 6/9 or 6/12 permitted. Road ahead to join Para Military Forces.