Is Assam Rifles an armed force?

Assam Rifles is one of the six central armed police forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Is Assam a special forces rifle?

The present name of “Assam Rifles” has been used since 1917. Similar to the Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Northeastern States the Assam Rifles is the specialised force that carries out anti-insurgency operations in difficult terrain of the region.

Which is the highest post in Assam Rifles?

Postwar period As the numbers of the force and the number of battalions gradually increased, the rank of the force commander was also upgraded until now it is that of Lieutenant General. The present Director General of the Assam Rifles is Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh AVSM, SM, of the Bihar Regiment.

How many regiments are there in Assam Rifles?

46 battalions
Currently, the Assam Rifles has an approx. strength of over 65,000 soldiers and the Force has been divided into 46 battalions and various support units and establishments.

Can IPS join Assam Rifles?

“IPS officers are not trained for battle or CI operations that the Assam Rifles undertakes. So putting the Assam Rifles under IPS officers and merging the force with the ITBP is a sure-shot recipe for disaster,” said a serving Army officer at the Eastern Command HQs.

What is the salary of JCO in Assam Rifles?

22,000-25,000. And it all depends upon the pay band.

Is BSF part of Indian Army?

The major difference between Army and BSF is that the Indian Army is a part of the Ministry of Defence while the Border Security Force is a part of the Central Armed Police Forces.

Can IPS join army?

Any officer belonging to the army and paramilitary forces, having served for a minimum of five years and below 35 years of age will be eligible to appear in this examination. At present, IPS officers are recruited either through civil service examination conducted by the UPSC or are promoted from state police services.