UPSC CAPF 2018 Recruitment Out – 398 Post, Apply Now
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) notification form. This notification is regarding the job profile of Assistant Commandants (AC).
UPSC organizes UPSC CPF AC Exam for appointment of candidates to Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
UPSC CAPF Important Date
Department | UPSC |
Total Vacancies | 398 |
Start Date of Online Registration | 25th Apr 2018 |
Last Date of Online Registration | 21st May 2018 |
Written Examination | 12th Aug 2018 |
Apply Mode | Online |
UPSC CAPF Vacancies
UPSC has released the total 398 vacancies for Assistant Commandants in CAPF this year. BSF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB comes under the CAPF.
Force Name | Vacancies |
BSF | 60 |
CRPF | 179 |
CISF | 84 |
ITBP | 46 |
SSB | 29 |
Total | 398 |
UPSC CAPF Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criterion is the important factor which is considered in the recruitment. Candidate should look on the eligibility criterion before filling the CAPF 2018 application form. Candidate can make sure through the eligibility criterion whether he is eligible or not for competitive examination.
(A) Age Limit
Minimum Age : 20 years
Maximum Age : 25 years
Note : Age will be taken into consideration as on 1st August 2018.
Candidate must have been not born earlier than 2nd August 1993 and not later than 1st August 1998.
Age Relaxation
Category | Relaxation Years |
SC/ST | 5 |
OBC | 3 |
Ex-Serviceman | 5 |
J & K Domiciled | 5 |
(B) Gender Eligibility
Male/Female both are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Commandant.
(C) Education Qualification
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a government recognized Institute or university.
(D) Nationality
Candidate should be a citizen of India(mandatory).
(E) Medical
The candidates must have to satisfy the medical standards made by the CAPFs.
Application Fee
Candidate can do payment by Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card, or either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore.
Category | Fee |
General/OBC | 200 |
Female/ SC/ ST | – |
How to Apply for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants (AC)?
Direct Link To Apply For UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants)
Step 1 : Click on above direct link to apply.
Step 2 : Opened page will be having ‘Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants)’ as shown below.
Step 3 : Click on ‘Click Here for Part 1’ and fill all details and do payment till Agreeing to Declaration tab as shown below.
Step 4 : On Completing First part, save registration Id for completing the Part-II.
Step 5 : Now click on ‘Click Here for Part-II’ and enter your Registration Id and Date of Birth. Click on Submit button. And fill all your information.
Step 6 : Alternatively, you can visit to the Official website of UPSC and then on www.upsconline.nic.in
Step 7 : Now follow the steps from 2 to 6 for completing the application form.
Examination Centre
Examination will be held at the following below centres.
AGARTALA | GANGTOK |
PANAJI (GOA) | AHMEDABAD |
HYDERABAD | PATNA |
AIZAWL | IMPHAL |
PORT BLAIR | ALLAHABAD |
ITANAGAR | RAIPUR |
BANGALORE | JAIPUR |
RANCHI | BAREILLY |
JAMMU | SAMBALPUR |
BHOPAL | JORHAT |
SHILLONG | CHANDIGARH |
KOCHI | SHIMLA |
CHENNAI | KOHIMA |
SRINAGAR | CUTTACK |
KOLKATA | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
DEHRADUN | LUCKNOW |
TIRUPATI | DELHI |
MADURAI | UDAIPUR |
DHARWAD | MUMBAI |
VISHAKHAPATNAM | DISPUR |
NAGPUR |
Note : Centre will be allotted on the basis of ‘first apply-first allot‘
CAPF AC Exam Pattern 2018
CAPF AC Exam consists of two sections – Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper-1 | Paper-2 |
Contains questions from General Ability & Intelligence | Contains questions from General Studies, Essay & Comprehension |
MCQ type questions | conventional/ descriptive type questions |
125 questions of compulsory type | 20 questions of compulsory type |
Total Marks : 250 | Total Marks : 200 |
Total Duration : 2 hours | Total Duration : 3 hours |
Negative Marking : 0.25 mark will be deducted from total for each wrong answer.
CAPF AC Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2018
- Paper-I will be MCQ Based.
- Candidates have to mark answer in OMR based with the black PEN.
Topics | Qus | Marks |
General mental ability | 125 | 250 |
General Science | ||
History of India | ||
Indian polity & economy | ||
Current events of national & international importance | ||
General mental ability |
CAPF AC Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2018
Topics | Qus | Marks |
Precis writing | 2 | 30 |
Report Writing | 1 | 20 |
Essay Writing (approx. 800 words) | 1 | 80 |
Questions from comprehension & passage | 2 | 40 |
Counter argument type questions | 2 | 10 |
Other grammar questions | 20 | |
Total Marks | 200 |
CAPF AC Paper Timing
CAPF AC will be divided into two Paper. Paper-1 will be held in afternoon shift and Paper-2 in evening shift.
Date : 12th August 2018
Paper-1 Timing : 10.00 a.m to 12.00 Noon
Paper-2 Timing : 2.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m.
CAPF AC Syllabus 2018
UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants includes the following syllabus in Paper-1 and Paper-2 examination.
Subject | Exam Syllabus |
General Study | History-India.
Economy. Environment. Cultural Heritage. Eminent Personalities. Indian Constitution. General Science. General Polity. Current Events – National & International. Indian National Movement. Geography – India. About India. Science & Technology etc. |
General Intelligence | Analogies.
Arithmetical Reasoning. Analysis & Ranking. Arrangements. Problem Solving. Syllogisms. Spatial Orientation. Space Visualizaion Decision Making. Coding & Decoding. Relationship Concepts. Visual Memory. Statement Conclusions. Figural Classification. Arithmetic Number Series etc. |
English Writing | Essay Writing,
Sentence Correction, English Grammar, Precise writing, Comprehension, Counter argument and so forth |
UPSC CAPF AC 2018 Selection Procedure
Candidate will be selected based on the following three stages
- Written Test – Paper 1 & Paper 2
- Physical Efficiency Test(PET)/ Medical Standard Test
- Personal Interview
Written Examination
This exam is consists of two parts : Paper-1 & Paper-2
Paper | Subjects | Type Qus |
Marks | Time |
1 | General Intelligence | MCQ [125] | 250 | 2 hrs |
2 | General Studies, Essay & Comprehension (English) | Descriptive Type [200] | 200 | 3 hrs |
Physical Standard
Candidates who are declared qualified in the written examination will be summoned for Physical Standards/ Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.
Features | Male | Female |
Height | 165 cms | 157 cms |
Chest | 81 cms (86 cms expanded) | – |
Weight | 50 kg | 46 kg |
Note : Pregnant female candidates are not allowed during PET.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Tests | Males | Females |
100 mt. race | In 16 secs | In 18 secs |
800 mt. race | In 3 mins 45 secs | In 4 mins 45 secs |
Long | 3.5 mt. (3 chances) | 3.0 mt. (3 chances) |
Shot-put (7.26 kgs) | 4.5 mt. | – |
Personal Interview
Candidates shortlisted in the written examination followed by the medical test will get a chance for the interview. Candidate can be finally selected by its own personality and behavioural knowledge. This round identify the characters of the candidates. The Interview/ Personality Test will carry 150 marks.
Final Selection
The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview/ Personality Test.
CAPF AC Books
1 – POLITY – 15 days
Book – M. Laxmikanth (Read Revise)
Topics which are most important
- Fundamental Rights (For Example – Article 18)
- DPSP (Direct Principle State Policy )
- Basic Structure
- Imp Committee
- President
- Vice President
- Prime Minister
- Council of Minister
- Attorney General of India
- Governor
- Supreme Court/ High Court
- Writs
- Types of bill
- Constitutional Bodies
- Election Commission
- Important Articles
2. GEOGRAPHY – 15 Days
NCERT – 9th , 10th, 11th + Important Map Locations
Books – Contemporary India Part-1, Part-2, Oxford School Atlas, Fundamental of Geography, India Physical Environment
3. History – 15 Days
Book – Spectrum by Rajiv Ahir(Read & Revise) , A Brief History of Modern India – Special Focus on Summary
4. Science – 15 Days
NCERT – 6th – 10th
5. Environment & Ecology – 2 Days
NCERT BIOLOGY 12th Class Last 4 chapters …. on Ecology
- Organisms & Population
- Ecosystem
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Environmental Issue
6. Current Affairs – 15 Days
Budget, Economic Survey
Any Annual Magazine or Six Month Magazine…[Read & Revise]
7. Maths & Reasoning – 8 Days
Last 5 years Papers of CAPF and CSAT Only
8. Miscellaneous – 5 Days
Awards, Appointments, Sports, Books etc.
UPSC CAPF AC Official Notification PDF
Candidates can download the official notification by clicking on below link.
www.upsc.gov.in – UPSC CAPF AC Official Notification PDF
AffairsGuru – UPSC CAPF AC Official Notification PDF In Hindi
AffairsGuru – UPSC CAPF AC Official Notification PDF In English
All the best for your upcoming exam!
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