New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is set to see a significant increase in the number of young troops as the government begins a major recruitment drive to enhance the effectiveness of counter-terrorism operations.
According to a senior Ministry of Home Affairs official, the government is in the process of recruiting and creating new positions in the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The initiative aims to infuse both forces with younger personnel, extending up to the ground commander level, to revamp their operational structure.
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Recruitment and Deployment Plans
The BSF, responsible for securing the India-Pakistan border, has created 7,210 new posts this year, including Group B and C positions, as well as additional Assistant Commandant roles. Similarly, the CRPF will recruit for 11,000 positions, including Assistant Commandants, to address the need for younger officers in elite wings and critical areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The goal is to deploy young commanders who can lead and supervise a fit and dynamic team of troops. This will transform the operational structure of the forces, supported by seasoned leadership at the top. Both CRPF and BSF will recruit over 100 officers each this year,” a senior government official stated.
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Assistant Commandant Vacancies
The Central Armed Police Forces will fill 506 Assistant Commandant posts, with the BSF recruiting 186 and the CRPF 120. These new recruits will undergo intensive training, with a focus on deploying them primarily in Jammu and Kashmir, and some will join the VVIP security unit.
Given the recent increase in terror activities in the Jammu region, the introduction of younger officers is expected to enhance operational efficiency, especially in navigating challenging terrains.
The CRPF, facing a shortage of young officers, has also raised the age limit for elite units like CoBRA, the anti-Naxal unit. The issue of aging commanders has been a topic of discussion in high-level meetings.
