India maintains 10 paramilitary forces.
List of Paramilitary forces
From 1986 to 2011 the
Central Armed Police Forces
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is the collective name of central police organisations in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). These are technically paramilitary forces formerly known as Central Para-Military Forces (CPMF). Sinc ...
were considered as Central Police Forces (CPF). However, as per their respective acts they all are Armed Police Forces.
Ranks and insignia
;Officers
;Enlisted ranks
See also
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Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.—— Additionally, the Indian Armed Forces are supported by th ...
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Central Armed Police Forces
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is the collective name of central police organisations in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). These are technically paramilitary forces formerly known as Central Para-Military Forces (CPMF). Sinc ...
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State Armed Police Forces
The State Armed Police Forces of India are the police units established for dealing with serious law and order situations requiring a higher level of armed expertise than normal. The State Armed Police Forces exist in addition to the ordinary po ...
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Special forces of India
Notes
References
Further reading
India's Paramilitary Forces @ Bharat-Rakshak.Com
External links
Assam Rifles official site
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Ministry of Defence (India)