The defence forces are responsible for guarding our national boundaries from external as well as internal aggression. An integral part of the defence forces are paramilitary units, which defend the country from within.
Besides protecting the country, these units also play a well-defined role in times of
national calamity. These services, which come under the Central Government, have a
demarcated role of action. While the organisational structure, hierarchy and training style may vary, the basic ethos of work, discipline and commitment is akin to that of the Army.
Assistant Commandants/Company Commanders are given rigorous training in their respective police academies. They are tutored in various skills, such as shooting, driving, controlling riots, mountaineering etc.
After successful completion of the training, these officers are put on general duty, apart from normal field activities that involve administrative responsibilities. Managerial and administrative responsibilities increase with seniority and promotions.
The various kinds of paramilitary forces are the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), State Police Forces and the Home Guards.
Central Industrial Security Force
While recruitment to the posts of sub-inspector and assistant commander is open to graduates, one can apply for junior positions by producing their school leaving certificates. Preference is given to NCC certificate holders.
Border Security Force
Selection to non-gazetted posts (constables, sub-inspectors) is made by the staff selection commission of the BSF. While the age requirement for sub-inspectors is 20 to 25 years, it can be relaxed for government employees. One has to be in the 18-22 age group to apply for the post of constable. Selection to gazetted posts (Assistant Commandants) is made by a special selection board of the Central Police Organisation.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Selection of constables, sub-inspectors and coy commander is through direct recruitment by the selection board. Eligibility is similar to the other services described earlier.Senior positions in the Indo-TibetanBorder Police are filled through promotions and deputation.
Police service
Entry to the police service is open to both men and women. Physically robust young boys and girls are recruited for the purpose. For recruitment to the post of sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors, a degree isessential.
Home Guard
Home Guards are recruited or appointed from government organisations. Volunteers offering to work as Home Guards are also enrolled. Training of recruited personnel is carried on at the state-level.
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