DefenceWednesday, 23 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
CRPF women’s wing completes 40 years since first induction in 1986
CRPF marks 40 years since women were first inducted on 25 September 1986, and plans to honour women personnel who served in key roles.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 25 September 1986, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) inducted women for the first time, and in September 2026 the force is marking 40 years of women’s service with a plan to honour prominent women personnel.
Key specifics
- CRPF is described as one of India’s oldest central armed police forces.
- The first women’s unit in CRPF began on 25 September 1986.
- September 2026 marks 40 years since women were inducted into CRPF.
- CRPF says 6 women battalions are currently deployed in important security areas across the country.
- The force has women personnel serving in commando roles and in anti-terror and anti-Naxal operations.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence and internal security, CRPF history, women in armed police forces, 1986 induction date, 40-year milestone. TNPSC may ask the first induction year, the force name, and the number of women battalions mentioned.