Can Women Join Paramilitary Forces?

A majority of women were allowed to join only constable posts in paramilitary forces. However, their induction in all 5 Central Armed Police Force are welcomed not only as constabulary but also officers’ posts.

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What are the new rules for the admission of women into paramilitary forces?

The new rules that were introduced with regard to the admission of women into officers post under the paramilitary category are given below:

• Women are allowed to apply as direct-entry officers to the border guarding force Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
• Women will be recruited as Assistant Commandants, which is the direct-entry level for officers in ITBP.
• They have to undergo a training of about 52-weeks after which they will be commissioned in the force.

Which organization did not allow women into combat roles?

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) did not allow women to join as officers involved in combat supervision as it was believed to be risky.

Which are the 5 forces under the paramilitary category that are open for women as officers?

The five forces are mentioned below:

• The Central Armed Police Forces
• The Central Reserve Police Force
• The Central Industrial Security Force
• The Border Security Force and
• The Sashastra Seema Bal

Now, women can be serving as an officer in any of these categories along with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

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