Responding to the written question, Minister of State for Housing Nityanand Rai provided data on the approved strength, real power and vacancies in the Central Priority Force. The power approved in this army has increased from 10,67,110 in 2021 to 10,67,110 in 2025 from 10,04,980 to 1 January.
According to statistics, CAPF had 1,09,868 vacancies till January 1.
Currently, for various positions, 1,689 Required vacancies have been suggested for recruitment, which is in response.
The ministers said “no” on the question of knowing whether there is a large vacant place in the six central paramilitary forces.
“Filling vacancies is a continuous process due to retirement, resignation, promotion, death, new raising of the battalion, creation of new positions,” Rai said, “Retirement, resignation, promotion, death, battalion, etc. have created vacancies.” He said the ministry has taken eager steps to fill the vacancies through UPSC, SSC and respective army, he said. As an example of these steps, the RAI mentioned the reconciliation agreement signed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for early recruitment for the Constable. He said that all CAPFs and Assam rifles have been instructed to appoint employees from time to time against vacant posts in non-genital duty cadre.
Rai said the timely meeting of the Divisional Promotion Committee (DPC), a reduction in the time taken in medical examination and the record -off of the candidates for the shortlisting of the candidates for constable and general duties.
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