November 2, 2021
CAPF(AC)
UPSC CAPF Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021: UPSC will conduct the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2021 exam on 8th August 2021 to fill vacancies in Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Commandant (AC) in the armed forces such as BSF, SSB, CRPF, CISF & ITBP. The exam is held in written mode. In this article, the latest syllabus and exam pattern of the CAPF AC 2021 written exam is shared along with the details of Interview round and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Go through these details below and start your preparations to score high in the written exam.
The UPSC CAPF AC exam is a great opportunity for candidates to join the security forces of India such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Indo‐Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The role of these forces is to defend the national interests against the potential threats. Candidates who look forward to get recruited in these armed forces, it is the right opportunity to apply now for UPSC CAPF (AC) 2021 Exam.
UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2021
UPSC will be conducting the written exam for selection of candidates for recruitment in BSF/SSB/CISF/CRPF/ITBP. The selection process for the UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2021 comprises four stages:
– Written Exam
– Physical Efficiency Test & Medical Standards Test
– Interview
– Merit List
The CAPF written exam is the first stage for the selection of candidates for next round. The exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for Physical & Medical Standards Test. The exam is held on the basis of exam pattern notified by the UPSC. Here is the detailed latest exam pattern:
| Paper | Paper Name | Time | Marks |
| Paper I | General Ability & Intelligence | 2 Hours
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon |
250 Marks |
| Paper II | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 3 Hours
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
200 Marks |
-Paper I & II will be in bilingual language-Hindi & English, excluding English paper
-Paper I is of 2 hours duration and Paper II is of 3 Hours duration
-Paper I will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer
-Paper II is of descriptive format
-Paper-I is a qualifying stage; Paper II will only be checked of those candidates who clear the Paper I
UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021
Let’s now have a look at Syllabus of UPSC CAPF 2021 Exam:
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Syllabus | ||
| Paper 1: General Ability & Intelligence (250 Marks) | ||
| Topic | Syllabus | |
| General Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude Numerical ability Data Interpretation This section tests the quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, numerical ability and data interpretation of aspirants |
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| General Science | General Awareness
Scientific Temper Comprehension & Appreciation of Scientific Phenomena Information Technology Biotechnology Environmental Science |
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| Current Events | Questions will be from Current Events of national and international importance in areas of:
Culture Music Arts Literature Sports Governance Societal and Developmental Issues Industry Business Globalisation |
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| Indian Polity and Economy | Questions will be asked from:
Indian political system Constitution of India Social systems and public administration Economic development in India Regional and international security issues Human rights & its indicators |
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| Indian History | Questions will be asked to test candidates’ knowledge of growth of nationalism in India and freedom movement.
Indian History, Culture and Civilisation Freedom Movement in India Indian Constitution and Administration Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development Forces shaping the Modern India Renaissance Exploration and Discovery |
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| Indian and World Geography | Earth
Latitudes and Longitudes Concept of time International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification Weathering Earthquakes and Volcanoes Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones and Anti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of Climate Major Natural regions of the World Regional Geography of India Mineral and Power resources Imports and Exports of India World Geography |
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| Syllabus of Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | ||
| Part-A
(80 Marks) |
Essay questions
The topics of essay questions could be on: Modern Indian History Freedom Struggle Geography Polity Economy Security Human Rights Analytical Ability |
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| Part-B
(120 Marks) |
Comprehensions
Précis writing Communications/language skills Developing counter arguments Simple grammar Other aspects |
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UPSC CAPF 2021: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) OR Physical & Medical Standards Test
Candidates who successfully qualify the written exam will get shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) OR Physical & Medical Standards Test. The UPSC CAPF PET involves:
| Physical Test | Female | Male |
| 100 Meter race | 18 Seconds | 16 Seconds |
| 800 Meter race | 4 minutes 45 second | 3 minutes 45 second |
| Long Jump | 3.0 Meters (3 chances) | 3.5 Meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (7.26 Kgs.) | – | 4.5 Meters |
Candidates who qualify the physical test will be called for Medical Standards Test that will include:
Distance Vision (Corrected): Better Eye 6/6 and Worse Eye 6/9
Near Vision: Better Eye N6 and Worse Eye N9
Colour Vision standard: Colour Perception-III (CP-III) by ISIHARA plates
UPSC CAPF Interview/Personality Test 2021
Candidates who clear both Physical and Medical tests will then be called for the CAPF Interview or Personality Test. The Interview will be of 150 marks. Candidates who will get shortlisted for the Interview round will be provisionally asked to fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) to indicate their preference of Armed Forces such as BSF, CISF. CRPF, ITBP & SSB.
UPSC CAPF AC Final Selection 2021
The final selection of the candidates will be done through the UPSC CAPF Merit List. UPSC will prepare the final merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the CAPF Written Exam and Interview/Personality Test.