Paramilitary forces of India

India maintains 10 paramilitary forces.

List of paramilitary forces

From 1986 to 2011 the Central Armed Police Forces were considered as Central Police Organisations (CPOs). However, as per their respective acts they all are Armed Police Forces.

Ranks and insignia

Officers

Personnel below officer rank

See also

• Indian Armed Forces
• Central Armed Police Forces
• State Armed Police Forces
• Special forces of India

Notes

References

Further reading

• India's Paramilitary Forces @ Bharat-Rakshak.Com

External links

• Assam Rifles official site
• Analysis of the PMF
• An informative article on the PMF
• Global Security article on Border Security Force