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Introduction

The Central Armed Police Force Exam, conducted by UPSC recruits Group A officers (Gazetted Post) for the Armed Forces and the CAPF 2021 exam is going to be conducted to recruit the CAPF Assistant Commandants Officers. The following forces recruit the candidates through this exam.

Name of the ForceVacancies for 2021
Border Security Force (BSF)35
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)36
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)67
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)20
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)01
Total159

Important Dates (as per 2021 notification)

EventsDate
Release of Official Notification15.04.2021
Last Date for Submission15.05.2021 till 6 P.M
Release of Admit Card3 weeks before Exam Date
Date of Recruitment Test08.08.2021 (One Day)
Date of Physical EfficiencyTest and Medical TestTo be Announced
Date of InterviewTo be Announced
Window for Withdrawal of Application12.05.2021 to 18.05.2021 till 6 P.M

How to Apply

Part I and II of Registration

  • Candidates are required to apply Online at www.upsconline.nic.in with a two-step registration process.

  • If multiple applications are submitted by mistake, candidates must ensure that the application with higher Registration ID is complete in all respects like applicant details, examination center, photograph, signature, fee, etc.

  • Candidates must be ready with a scanned photograph(max 300 KB size) and signature(max.20 KB size), any one photo ID issued by the Central or State Government before registering for Part II.

  • All candidates, whether already in Government Service, in Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organizations or in private employment should submit their applications direct to the Commission. Persons already in Government service, whether in permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are, however, required to inform in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for the Examination

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, Bhutan
No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the consent of the Central Government signified in writing be appointed or employed under these Rules.

Sex: Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for appointment to the post of Assistant Commandants.

Educational:
Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from any recognised University. The candidates who appear in the final year of their degree have to produce the final year mark sheet of the qualifying exam with the DAF.

Fee and Modes of Payment

CategoryFee (in Rupees)
Unreserved, OBC and EWSs( Male Candidates)200
Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidatesexempted
Modes of Payment Cash deposit at any SBI Branch on next day (b)Online Modeany Branch of State Bank of India (should generate Pay-in-slip during part II of registration) Using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or by Internet Banking of SBI

Age limit for CAPF 2021 Exam
The lower age limit is 20 years and the upper age limit is less than 25 years. The age is calculated from August 1 of the exam year. Candidates must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1996 and not later than August 1, 2001 and following relaxations are permissible.

CategoryRelaxation(in years)
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe5
Other Backward Classes3
Civilian Central Government Servants3.
Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 19895
relaxation claimed on account of Government Service5
Cumulative Age RelaxationAvailable (for SC, ST and OBC candidates also falling under any additional category viz Ex-serviceman or PwBD*)

Note: Candidates must pay attention to the following physical Standards which is a qualifying criteria for Stage II of this Exam.

Physical StandardsMenWomen
Height165 cm157 cm
Chest(unexpanded)81 cm (with 5 cm minimum expansion)(Not applicable)
Weight50 kg46 kg

Medical Standards
Eyesight

Better eye (corrected vision)Worse eye (corrected vision)
Distant vision6/6 OR 6/96/12 OR 6/9
Near Vision*N6 (corrected with glasses, Lasik Surgery* but 6 months gap required )N9 (corrected with glasses, Lasik Surgery* but 6 months gap required )

Scheme of Exam

The UPSC CAPF exam consists of three stages: Written Examination, Physical and Medical Standards Tests and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Interview/Personality Test. All three stages are explained below:
CAPF Exam (Stage I ) is of 450 marks. This written exam consists of two papers-

Paper NameTime DurationMarksMedium of Paper
Paper- I - General and Mental Ability (Objective Type)10.00 AM to 12.00 PM250Both English and Hindi
Paper- II - General Studies, Essay and Comprehension (Subjective Type )2.00 PM to 5.00 PM200Essay in English or Hindi, but Precis Writing, Comprehension and other Skill Questions in English only.

Stage II is Physical Standard/ Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Standard Test which consists of the following:

EventFemalesMales
100 Meters raceWithin 18 secondsWithin 16 seconds
800 Meters raceWithin 4 minutes 45 secondsWithin 3 minutes 45 seconds
Long Jump3.0 meters (3 chances)3.5 Meters (3 chances)
Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.)4.5 Meters

Stage III : Interview/Personality Test of 150 Marks.
The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test. Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be a desirable qualification. These qualifications will be given consideration at the time of Interview/Personality Test only.
Public disclose the scores
Candidates will be required to give their options at the time of Interview/Personality Test if they want their scores Publicly disclosed on Commissiion;s website

SERVICE ALLOCATION:
Service Allocation will be made on the basis of position in the Merit List and the Service Preferences, which will have to be indicated by the candidates at the time of filling up the Detailed Application Form before the Physical and Medical Standards Tests and the Physical Efficiency Tests.

Syllabus for Stage 1

Paper I : General Ability and Intelligence will consist of MCQ’s type Question from following areas:

General Mental Ability Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, numerical ability, and data interpretation)General Science General awareness, scientific temper, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science)Current Events Culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalisation, and interplay among nations.)
Indian Polity and Economy Constitution, social systems, public administration, economic development, regional and international security issues and human rights including its indicators.History of India Social, economic and political aspects, areas of growth of nationalism and freedom movement.Indian and World Geography Physical, social and economic aspects of geography pertaining to India and the World.

Paper II : General Studies, Essay and Comprehension

Section of the paperMarksMethod of Answering
Part-A Essay type80 Markslong narrative form Essays either in Hindi or English (as mentioned in application)
Part-B – Comprehension, précis writingMarks 120This include Comprehension passage, précis writing, developing counter arguments, simple grammar and other aspects of language testing to be answered as per directions (in English only)

Points to remember

  • If vacancies reserved for Ex-servicemen remain unfilled it will be filled by candidates from non ex-servicemen category.

  • Candidates must possess all the requisite certificates dated earlier than the closing date of the application. Also, If the result of the Qualifying Exam is awaited, they must make sure they produce proof of having passed the examination at the time of filling DAF.

  • For both writing and marking answers in the OMR Sheets use Black Ballpoint pen. Do not use Pencil or Ink pen. There will be Negative Marking of .33 for incorrect answers.

  • UPSC will take up the verification of eligibility conditions of a candidate only after the candidate has qualified the Stage I (Written) Examination. Along With the on-line Detailed Application Form (DAF) scanned documents in support of date of birth, category (viz., SC/ST/OBC,EWS )and other requisite documents are to submitted.

  • A woman candidate, who as a result of a test is found to be pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, shall be declared temporarily unfit and her appointment is held in abeyance until the confinement is over

  • Allotment of Centres will be on the “first-apply-first allot" and therefore candidates must try to fill application ASAP to get center of their choice.

  • Other Physical Aspects: if a candidate has any of the following conditions, he/she must refer to the official notification for detailed guidelines.

    Carrying angle of ElbowEar Problemsatrophic rhinitis, tuberculous ulceration,Enlarged lymph nodes,Severe pyorrhea
    Chronic sinusitisThyroid or other swelling of neckVenereal Disease:Asthma, any heart diseaseStandard Height / weight( as per their age)
    Heart and lungs should be sound.flat chest, Pigeon chest, rickety rosary effectsdisease of genitourinary tract.Old or malunited fractures of bonesSkin diseases
    Chronic diseaseTB,arthritis, B.P Diabetes, Bronchial.Perceptible and visible glandular swellingHernia or any inguinal swellingknock knees
    knock knees,TattoosSpeech impedimentsflat footvaricose veins.

Job Profile

Assistant Commandant (AC) is a Group-A Gazetted Officer (equivalent to Deputy Superintendent of Police) in the Central Armed Police Forces of India and are called Directly Appointed Gazetted Officers (DAGO). These officers can reach up to the ranks of IG and ADG in their own organisations without having conferred to the Indian Police Service.
The nature of the work profile will be determined by the Force which Candidate joins. If he/she join BSF, SSB, ITBP, working towards the goal of securing the borders of India will be their duty. He/She has to ensure job training to keep the company prepared for all types of situations.

  • Independent Intelligence Network.
  • Efficacy and Serviceability of armaments.
  • Administering Office.
  • Personnel Management.
  • Grievance Redressal.
  • Disciplinary Powers.

CAPF Salary Structure:
The salary of the CAPF Assistant Commandant varies according to the posts and and may be anywhere around INR 56,100 There are four parts of the salary structure i.e.

  • Basic Pay
  • Dearness Allowance
  • Grade Pay
  • In hand salary
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