UPSC has announced Central Armed Police Forces (AC) to be held on 20th Dec'20 (Sunday).
CAPF (AC) is one of the most sought-after paramilitary exams in India.
After clearing the exam, candidates get a job in CAPF (AC).
Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus of CAPF (AC) is the first step for candidates to succeed in the exam.
About UPSC CAPF Exam 2020
CAPF Exam 2020 Important Dates
CAPF AC Exam Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification required for CAPF 2020
CAPF stands for Central Armed Police Force. Under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs CAPF is the unified name of the 7 security forces in India. The name of the seven Security Forces are given below:
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CRPF - Central Reserve Police Force
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BSF- Border Security Force
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ITBP- Indo-Tibetian Border Police Force
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SSB- Sashastra Seema Bal
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CISF- Central Industrial Security Forces
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NSG- National Security Guard
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AR- Assam Rifles
The responsibility of CAPF is to enable the Government of India to efficiently and effectively maintain public order, maintaining legal rules and regulations, and internal security.
The recruitments are conducted mainly in three modes
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Gazetted Officers: Central Armed Police Forces recruits the CAPF (Assistant Commandants) through the CAPF (AC) examination conducted by UPSC.
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Subordinate Officers: The Staff Selection Commission recruits the Sub- Inspectors through competitive Examination and are referred to as DASOs (Directly Appointed Subordinate Officers).
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Constables: The Staff Selection Commission recruits Constables through competitive examination conducted by SSC.
CAPF Exam 2020 Important Dates
The tentative UPSC CAPF exam dates 2020:
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UPSC CAPF Exam Dates 2020 |
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Official Notification |
August 18th, 2020 |
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Online Application |
August 18th 2020 |
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Last Date of Online Application |
September 7th 2020 |
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UPSC CAPF Written Exam Admit Card |
November 2020 |
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UPSC CAPF Written Exam |
December 20th 2020 |
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UPSC CAPF (AC) Written Exam Result |
To be notified |
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UPSC CAPF (AC) Admit Card for the Physical & Medical Examination. |
To be notified |
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UPSC CAPF (AC) Interview |
February 2021 tentatively |
CAPF AC Exam Eligibility Criteria
The CAPF (AC) notification by UPSC mentions a set of eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by the candidate.
Source: Safalta
Any candidate who does not meet the set eligibility criteria their candidature stands to be void.After the candidate has qualified the interview round the Eligibility conditions mentioned are verified concerning original documents Candidates have to satisfy the following to qualify the CAPF eligibility criteria:
Nationality:
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The candidate must be a citizen of India.
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The candidates who are subject of Nepal and Bhutan are also allowed to apply in the exam.
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No other candidate can apply for the UPSC CAPF exam.
The lower age limit for the CAPF exam is 20 years and the upper age limit is less than 25 years. The age shall be calculated from August 1 of the exam year. For appearing in the UPSC CAPF exam 2020, the candidates’ date of birth should not be earlier than August 2, 1995, and not later than August 1, 2000.
The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable.
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Category |
Relaxation |
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Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
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Other Backward Classes |
3years |
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Civilian Central Government Servants |
3 years Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation. |
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Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 |
5 years |
The total relaxation claimed on account of Government Service will be limited to five years.
Educational Qualification required for CAPF 2020
As given in the official CAPF notification, "the candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from any recognised university"
The candidates who are appearing in the final year of their degree course can also apply for the exam but they have to produce the final year mark sheet of the qualifying exam with the detailed application form.
Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificates:
The candidates having the NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be given preference at the time of Interview. These qualifications will be considered at the time of Interview/Personality Test only.
Physical Standards
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CAPF Assistant Commandants 2020 vacancies |
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Security Forces |
Number of Vacancies |
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BSF |
78 |
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CRPF |
13 |
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CISF |
69 |
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ITBP |
27 |
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SSB |
22 |
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Total |
209 |
CAPF Exam Pattern 2020
It comprises 2 Papers both in written format.
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Paper |
Duration |
Questions |
Marks |
Reason |
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Paper-I |
2.5 Hours General Ability and Intelligence. |
125 |
250 Negative marking: 1/3rd marks will be deducted if the wrong answer marked) |
Tests the general ability and intelligence of the candidates based on MCQ format. |
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Paper-II |
3 Hours General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension |
Descriptive |
200 No Negative Marking
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Descriptive in nature and tests the language proficiency of the candidate.
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Second round- Physical Ability Test
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Third round- Interview/Personality Test
UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2020
Paper-I- It tests the General Ability and Intelligence of the candidate.
The objective type questions with multiple choices questions (MCQ) in CAPF Paper-I cover the following topics:
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General Mental Ability
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General Science
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Current Affairs of National and International Importance
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Indian Polity and Economy
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History of India
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Indian and World Geography
CAPF Syllabus Paper II
The CAPF Syllabus for paper-II covers General Studies, Essay and Comprehension which has a weightage of 200 marks in total.
CAPF (AC) Syllabus for Paper II is divided into two parts:
Part‐A – Totals marks 80- comprises essay questions. Candidates have to answer the questions in narrative form, they can answer it either in Hindi or in English.
Some of the topics asked in UPSC AC Exam essays on analytical ability, knowledge of security and human rights issues, basics of geography, polity, modern Indian history, freedom struggle, economy, etc.
Part‐B – Total marks 120- covering questions related to comprehension, precis writing and other communication or language skills.
Part II must be attempted only in English. The topics covered in CAPF AC syllabus in this part are General grammar, Comprehension passages, precis writing, developing counter-arguments and other aspects of language testing.
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UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2020 for Assistant Commandant Exam |
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Paper-I |
General Ability |
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Intelligence |
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Paper-II |
General Studies |
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Comprehension and Essay and English Language |
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CAPF Exam Highlights 2020
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Exam Name |
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) |
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Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission |
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Geographical Scope |
All India |
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Exam Frequency |
Once in a year |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Exam Stages |
Written+Physical+Interview/Personality Test |
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Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
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Exam Helpdesk |
011-23098543 |
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Official website |
CAPF AC Exam - Preparation
Now that you are well versed with the eligibility criteria exam pattern and syllabus of UPSC CAPF for Assistant Commandant post it time to gear up and start your preparation now.
This online course for UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam 2020 offers the candidates aspiring to qualify CAPF (AC) Exam 2020.
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What Will You Get:
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Read anywhere anytime with the live online classes with a benefit of recorded classes as well.
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Level |
Regular Live Online Practice Batch |
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Hours of Study |
210+ Hours (160+ hours of Live Study + 40+ hours of Live Current Affair + 10+ Hrs of Vocab (Live + Recorded)) |
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Mode of Study |
Online Live Classes, with App Support |
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Mode of instruction |
Bilingual (Hindi & English) |
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Subjects Covered |
Maths, General Intelligence, GS (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Current Affairs*) & Descriptive |
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