Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
Structure and Role
CAPFs are federal police organisations under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Unlike the Indian Army (under the Ministry of Defence), CAPFs handle internal security, border guarding, counter-insurgency, industrial security, and VIP protection. They are distinct from State Police Forces, which are under each state government.
- Five CAPFs covered by this Bill: CRPF (largest, counter-insurgency/internal order), BSF (India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders), CISF (industrial and critical infrastructure security), ITBP (India-China border), SSB (India-Nepal and India-Bhutan borders).
- A sixth force — National Security Guard (NSG) — is not covered; it is a federal contingency force under MHA.
- CAPF cadres have their own Group A services (e.g., CRPF Service, BSF Service) — distinct from the IPS, which is an All India Service under Article 312 of the Constitution.
- Total CAPF strength: approximately 10 lakh personnel across all five forces.
● Tracked since March 10, 2026 · last seen July 22, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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