The acronym CPF has two very distinct and important full forms in India. One is related to national security, and the other is related to your salary and retirement savings.
In the private sector, the equivalent of the Contributory Provident Fund is simply called the EPF (Employees' Provident Fund).
The UPSC conducts a highly competitive exam specifically called the 'CAPF (AC) Exam' to recruit Assistant Commandants directly as officers in these police forces.
No. The Army, Navy, and Air Force fall under the 'Armed Forces' managed by the Ministry of Defence. CPFs are 'Paramilitary' forces managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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