CRPF - Central Reserve Police Force

Overview of CRPF :

The Full Form of CRPF is " Central Reserve Police Force " and it is India's largest Central Armed Force and also considered to be World's largest Paramilitary Force. It functions under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.


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History of CRPF:

  • CRPF stands for Central Reserve Police Force.
  • Full Form of CRPF is Derived from CRP i.e. crown Representative's Police and was founded on 27 july 1939.
  • In 1949, CRP renamed as CRPF, Full Formed as Central Reserve Police Force.
  • In 2008, The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialized unit of CRPF was established to counter naxal operations for the safety of Country.

What is eligibility for CRPF?

General Terms:
  • Age of the Candidate has to be 18 years. to 23 years at the time of applying for CRPF.
  • For SC/ST Candidates the upper age limit is extra by 5 years.
  • For OBC Candidates the upper age limit is extra by 3 years.
  • The Candidate Must not have any Tattoo on his/her body.
  • The Candidate must clear Medical tests first, authorised by CRPF STAFF.
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Education for Joining Crpf:

  •  Minimum Education Required for Joining CRPF Training Is 10th pass or Equivalent.

Physical Standards for Crpf:

  • The minimum Height Required For Joining CRPF is 170 cm.
  • Weight of the body should have to be proportional to the Heightof the candidate.

Selection Procedure for Crpf:

  • Physical Fitness Tests ( Running, Body shape, Height, Weight, Stamina etc.)
  • Written Examination.
  • Medical Examination conducted by authorised staff.
  • Interview with the Selectors.

Salary of CRPF :

Salary of CRPF Jawan Ranges from 0.15 lac to 4.3 lac India Rupees based on the Training and Educational qualifications.

What is the role of CRPF :

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a paramilitary force under the Home Ministry. Its primary role is to assist all the 29 states and 7 Union Territories in police operations to maintain law and order and contain insurgency. It has been deployed in anti-Naxal operations over the last five years and had a great success rate in their work.

  • Role of Central Reserve Police Force is Crowd and riot Control.
  • CRPF counter INSURGENCY operations.
  • CRPF counters NAXAL Operations.
  • CRPF Provides security to VIPs at Airports and Powerhouses.
  • CRPF Monitors the environmental degradation and protects local Flora and Fauna.

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