UPSC CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCE

1. UPSC CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCE UPSC Exam 2023: Overview, Examinations List, Notes & Current Affairs The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) examination annually. This examination is for the position of Assistant Commandant in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). On April 26, 2023, the UPSC CAPF 2023 notification and application form will be released on the UPSC official website. Being a part of the armed services is a Prestigious career choice, and as a result, the UPSC CAPF AC exam is extremely popular, and by that, a significant amount of competition is there. Candidates must be familiar with the CAPF examination's eligibility criteria, selection procedure, salary, exam date, etc. Get detailed information regarding the CAPF Assistant Commandant exam here. CAPF 2023: Overview The CAPF Recruitment 2023 notification will be released on 26 April 2023, and the paper 1 and 2 examinations will be held on 06 August 2023. Every year, thousands of candidates apply for Assistant Commandant positions in the Central Armed Police Forces. Candidates who desire to serve their country by joining the Central Armed Police Force must prepare well for the Physical Efficiency Test and regularly check this site for the latest update to ensure all important deadlines are met.

2. Candidates should have a detailed understanding of the CAPF AC 2023, and the details are in the table below. To excel in the UPSC CAPF 2023 examination, you must outperform and accomplish your dreams. UPSC CAPF AC 2023 overview Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission Exam Name Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Official website UPSC Exam Language English and Hindi Exam Helpdesk 23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 Vacancies 253 (2022) To be announced (2023) Application Start Date 20th April 2022 (2022) To be announced (2023) Application End Date 10th May 2022 (2022) To be announced (2023) Exam Date 7th August 2022 (2022) To be announced (2023) Selection Process ● Written exam ● Physical test ● Interview round/Personality Test Also, check for the UPSC CAPF exam date 2023, application fee, salary, eligibility criteria, number of posts, selection process, syllabus, and pattern to get a more comprehensive idea of the exam below. CAPF Exam Date 2023 Check out the official UPSC CAPF 2023 dates in the table below.

3. Activities Dates Availability of online application form 26th April 2023 Last date for application form submission 16th May 2023 Beginning of the application withdrawal process May 2023, last week Closing of the application withdrawal process June 2023, 1st week Admit card issue date July 2023, 3rd week Date of exam 6th August 2023 Result declaration September 2023, 1st week PET/ PST and medical test date September 2023, 3rd-week Detailed Application Form (DAF) release date September 2023, last week Last for DAF submission October 2023, 1st week Date of interview October 2023, 1st-week Final result declaration October 2023, 2nd-week CAPF Notification 2023 The CAPF will release a notification for the next recruitment cycle on April 26, 2023. Exams will be taken for the role of Assistant Commandant, which is highly prestigious and comes with various perks. To continue with the CAPF recruiting in 2023, interested candidates must submit their applications by May 16, 2023. Candidates should know the dates and adhere closely to the given deadlines. UPSC CAPF notification 2023 will include all important information, including eligibility requirements, online applications, vacancies, etc. Candidates must be familiar with all of the required exam requirements.

4. CAPF Vacancy 2023 The UPSC CAPF Vacancy for 2023 will be published alongside the recruiting notification. Applicants must be aware of the vacancies since they affect the cut-off and the chance of being selected for the examination. In last year's exam, 253 CAPF vacancies were shared along with the notification PDF. The vacancy for Assistant Commandant (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces is described in the official UPSC CAPF notification. Check out the job vacancies listed below. The same is expected to be released in 2023 as well. UPSC CAPF AC Vacancies 2022 Force Vacancy BSF 66 CRPF 29 CISF 62 ITBP 14 SSB 82 Total 253 CAPF Eligibility Criteria 2023 The eligibility criteria for the CAPF Assistant Commandant examination are decided by the UPSC. Both men and women can fill out the CAPF Assistant Commandant Examination application form. However, you must first check your eligibility, as failing to do so may result in disqualification. Therefore, to apply for the Assistant Commandant exam, candidates must fulfill the UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria listed below to move ahead in the recruiting process without any difficulties.

5. Nationality Candidates of Indian nationality are only eligible to apply. Age limit The lower and upper age limit of the candidates is 20 and 25 years, respectively, as on 1st August 2023. Qualification, A bachelor’s degree in any specialization from a recognized university is required. Other Those in the final year of their bachelor’s degree program who will achieve the required qualification before selection can also apply. CAPF Exam Pattern 2023 This examination will be conducted offline. The duration of the examination is 5 hours. The examination consists of two sections: Part I and Part II. The first examination is of the objective type and is available in both English and Hindi. The second exam is descriptive in nature and only accepts answers in English. There will be 450 questions in all. UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern In the first part of the examination, applicants will be penalized for every wrong answer. Each incorrect answer will result in a loss of one-third of the marks. The table below details the number of questions on each paper and other relevant details. Particulars Details Exam Pattern For Paper I Paper I General Ability and Intelligence Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Number of Questions 125

6. Duration 2 Hours Total Marks 250 Language English and Hindi Negative Marking One-third marks for every incorrect answer Exam Pattern For Paper II Paper II General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension Type of Questions Subjective Type Questions Number of Questions 7 Duration 3 Hours Total Marks 200 Language English CAPF Application Fee 2023 After submitting the application form, candidates must pay a fee. In addition, the fee must be paid online by net banking, credit/debit card, or any other acceptable method. The application cost is waived for female and SC/ST category candidates. The given information is summarised in the table below. Category Fees General/OBC ₹ 200/- SC/ST Nil

7. Female Candidates Nil CAPF Syllabus 2023 Understanding the UPSC CAPF syllabus will allow candidates to focus their study efforts and save time by preparing just for topics that are likely to come on the exam. Accurate knowledge of the UPSC CAPF syllabus will enable candidates to prepare for the examination and develop a successful plan. The CAPF Assistant Commandant Paper 1 is an objective examination based on questions evaluating general intelligence and ability. Paper 2 is descriptive and consists of reading comprehension, an essay, precise writing, etc. Let's examine the CAPF syllabus for papers 1 and 2 below: CAPF Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2023 for Paper 1 Subject Topics General Mental Ability Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, numerical ability, and data interpretation General Science General awareness, scientific temper, comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation including new areas of importance like Information Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science. Current Events of National and International Importance Current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalization, and interplay among nations.

8. Indian Polity and Economy Candidates’ knowledge of the Country’s political system and the Constitution of India, social systems and public administration, economic development in India, regional and international security issues and human rights, including its indicators. History of India Social, economic and political aspects. This shall also include the areas of growth of nationalism and the freedom movement. Indian and World Geography Physical, social and economic aspects of geography pertaining to India and the World CAPF Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2023 for Paper II Part Topics Part-A Essay on topics like modern Indian history especially of the freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy, knowledge of security and human rights issues, and analytical ability. Part-B Reading Comprehension passages, précis writing, developing counter-arguments, simple grammar and other aspects of language testing CAPF Salary Structure 2023 Applicants selected for the UPSC CAPF AC 2023 will be paid very well. The UPSC CAPF Salary in 2023 is expected to range between INR 56,100/- and INR 1,77,500/. In addition to the standard UPSC CAPF Salary, applicants will receive additional perks

9. and benefits such as Transport Allowance, dearness allowance, House Rent Allowance, Clinical Allowance, and Unique Duty Allowance, among many others. The UPSC CAPF Salary is around INR 44,135. Candidates for the Union Public Service Commission CAPF AC would be paid in accordance with the table below. UPSC CAPF Salary 2023 (Expected) UPSC CAPF Officer's Basic Pay Rs. 15,600/- UPSC CAPF Officers Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- UPSC CAPF Officers Dearness Allowance (DA) Rs. 26,250/- UPSC CAPF Officers In-hand Salary Rs. 44,135/- Total Rs. 51,480/- CAPF Selection Process 2023 ● The Selection process of UPSC CAPF consists of the Below stages- ● Written Test: Candidates must secure the qualifying marks in Paper 1, for their Paper 2 answers to be checked. ● Physical Test: Candidates will be able to give a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) ● Medical Test: The one who qualifies for the PET will go for the Medical Standards Test. ● Personality Test: Candidates who qualify for the Medical Standards Test will be called for the final round of Interviews or Personality tests. CAPF Cut-Off 2023 The UPSC CAPF AC cut-off for 2023 is the minimum number of marks a candidate must score to move to the next examination phase or be included in the final merit list. The CAPF AC cutoff varies based on several factors, including the number of vacancies, the number of registrations, the exam's difficulty, etc. However, the UPSC CAPF Cut off varies annually so that we can make an estimation. The candidates must be familiar with the UPSC CAPF AC minimum score from the previous year and aim to get that score. Check the CAPF exam expected cut-off below:

10. Category Paper 1 (Out of 250) Paper 1 + 2 (Out of 450) Final Selection (Out of 600) General 107 - 112 190 - 200 To Be Updated Other Backward Class (OBC) 105 - 110 188 - 198 To Be Updated Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 103 - 108 190 - 200 To Be Updated Scheduled Tribe (ST) 90 - 95 170 - 180 To Be Updated Scheduled Caste (SC) 95 - 100 178 - 188 To Be Updated Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S) 24 - 28 90 - 100 To Be Updated CAPF Application Process 2023 To successfully submit the online application for the UPSC CAPF exam, it is necessary for candidates to follow to the guidelines outlined below. Before filling out the Assistant Commandant application form, ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements to avoid having your candidature rejected at the final hour. Steps 1 Visit the official website of UPSC. Steps 2 Click on the recruitment button for “CAPF 2023.” Steps 3 Fill in the “ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ORA).” Steps 4 Enter all the details asked in the ORA, such as name, parent’s name, date of birth, correspondence address, academic qualifications, email address, and mobile number.

11. Steps 5 Provide correct and functional email addresses as all correspondence will be made by UPSC through email only. CAPF Admit Card 2023 The UPSC CAPF admit card will be available to registered candidates starting in the third week of July 2023. Candidates can obtain their admit cards using their registration information. It will be available to download on the official UPSC website. Make sure you have the UPSC CAPF Registration number and password you received when filling out the application form in order to download the CAPF exam admit card without difficulty. CAPF Final Selection 2023 The final selection of the CAPF examination is based on four stages. Candidates must first pass an objective-type and written examination. The candidates are then selected for the Physical and Medical tests based on their performance in these exams and if they pass the cut-off. Physically and medically fit candidates are then selected for the Personality Round, also known as the Interview. Before the interview, candidates are required to fill out a detailed application form in which they provide background information. Candidates that perform well in the interview are finally chosen for the CAPF AC post in their chosen armed service. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What is UPSC CAPF's salary? Ans. The basic pay for a CRPF AC is Rs 15,600, while the grade pay is Rs 5,400. In addition to a handsome monthly salary, CRPF ACs receive various perks and benefits. Q2. Which post is best in UPSC CAPF? Ans. This examination offers only one position, i.e. Assistant Commandant. Each organization offers a distinct and remarkable career opportunity. It relies entirely on your perspective and what you seek from a job. Q3. Is UPSC CAPF difficult? Ans. The CAPF examination is difficult because there are only a few vacancies compared to the number of candidates each year. This exam is quite competitive, so students must have a solid strategy and study plan to pass.

12. Q4. Can I crack CAPF on the first attempt? Ans. Yes, you can, but you should start learning each syllabus topic thoroughly, engage in continuous revision, solve many past year's exams papers and test series, and work on your time accuracy. Original Source: https://www.pw.live/upsc-exam/capf