Nityanand Rai Says Over 93,000 Vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

The government has taken several steps to speed up the recruitment process, such as annual constable recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the establishment of a nodal force for key ranks, and the use of radio frequency identification technology in physical tests.

The government maintains that despite these vacant posts, the forces are performing their duties effectively.

This has also led to a sharp increase in the number of resignations in the CAPFs. There were 1,255 resignations in 2021, while in 2025 this number increased to 2,333, an increase of approximately 86%. However, cases of suicide, fratricide, and voluntary retirement have decreased.

The Bharat Taxi ride-hailing service, operated by the Ministry of Cooperation, has already signed up more than 400,000 drivers. It is the world's first driver-owned cooperative taxi service, promising drivers zero commission, no surcharges, and improved earnings.

Minister of State for Cooperation Krishna Pal said that the service is currently operating in Delhi-NCR and Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, and Dwarka in Gujarat. It will be expanded to all major cities in the next 2-3 years.