(a) whether there is any proposal to allow women officers to join/serve in the Border Security Force;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?
(a) whether there is any proposal to allow women officers to join/serve in the Border Security Force;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Provision for women for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandant in BSF has been made in the Recruitment Rules. Accordingly, recruitment of women in the rank of Assistant Commandant has been projected to UPSC for recruitment during the year 2013-2014. The entire process of recruitment including written examination by UPSC, physical efficiency test/physical standard test/ interview /verification of character and antecedents of the candidates, etc. Takes about two years.