India maintains 10 paramilitary forces. List of Paramilitary forces From 1986 to 2011 the Central Armed Police Forces were considered as Central Police Forces (CPF). However, as per their respective acts they all are Armed Police Forces. Ranks and insignia Officers Enlisted ranks 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 Ministry of Defence (India)