UPSC CAPF 2022 – CAPF Notification 2022 will be released by UPSC on 20th April 2022 as the UPSC calendar 2022. The examination will be held o 7th August 2022 as per the calendar. Candidates interested in and eligible to apply for the same can submit applications between 20th April 2022 and 10th May 2022. Candidates can download the CAPF 2022 notification from below once UPSC releases the notification
.UPSC CAPF 2021 – CAPF Notification 2021 is released by the Union Public Service Commission on April 15th 2021. The date of Central Armed Police Force written exam is August 8th, 2021. Aspiring candidates can submit their CAPF application form till May 5th 2021. The results of the written part of CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2021 held by UPSC on 08th August, 2021 has been released in the official website on 13th October 2021.
The Detailed Application form for written qualified Candidates in CAPF (ACs) Exam, 2021 is open from 21st October 2021 and available till 3rd November 2021 6 PM.
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UPSC Notification 2022
CAPF stands for Central Armed Police Force. The conducting body of CAPF exam is Union Public Service Commission. The Central Armed Police Force is a unified name of the seven security forces in India authorized under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Therefore, the recruitment done in UPSC CAPF exam fills in various posts vacant in the seven security forces.
The Central Armed Police Force exam recruits Group A and Group B officers. The CAPF 2022 exam is going to be conducted to recruit the CAPF Assistant Commandants (Group A) Officers.
UPSC, will release the detailed CAPF Application Form for the Central Armed Police Force exam to fill the post of Assistant Commandants in CAPF on 20th April 2022.
Candidates awaiting the UPSC CAPF Notification 2022 can fill up the application form online on the official website of UPSC. The last date to submit the CAPF online Application form is May 10th 2022.
Through UPSC CAPF 2022 exam, the commission will recruit 150+ Assistant Commandants in Group A in the CAPF. Candidates can know the detailed information on UPSC CAPF Recruitment in the linked article.
The seven security forces under CAPF is as follows:
- CISF- Central Industrial Security Force is a premier multi-skilled security agency that provides security cover to nuclear installations, airports, seaports, space establishments, power plants, sensitive Government buildings and heritage monuments. Through UPSC CAPF exam, CISF will fill in 67 vacancies of CAPF Assistant Commandant Officer. For more details on the UPSC CISF Assistant Commandant exam check the linked articles.
- About CISF: All about CISF
- CISF Syllabus: Syllabus for Assistant Commandant post and exam pattern in detail.
- CISF Recruitment:
- BSF: BSF full form is the Border Security Force. It is a paramilitary force that guards India’s land border during peace-time and prevents transnational crime. Border Guarding Force of India is recruiting 35 Central Armed Police Force AC Group A officer through UPSC CAPF exam.
- CRPF: CRPF full form is Central Reserve Police Force. It was known as Crown Representative’s Police. It became CRPF after the enactment of the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949.CRPF is recruiting 36 Assistant Commandant Officer through UPSC CAPF exam.
- ITBP: Indo Tibetan Border Police Force personnel are deployed on border guarding duties. The number of vacancies is 20 to fill in Group A vacancies in ITBP through CAPF AC recruitment 2021.
- SSB: The full form of SSB is Sashastra Seema Bal. It is Indian Central Armed Police Forces that provide security in border areas, prevent trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry into the territory of India, and perform other duties assigned by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. SSB has invited online applications through UPSC CAPF exam notification 2021 to recruit 22 CAPF AC officers.
- NSG: National Security Guard is a Federal Contingency Deployment Force to deal with anti-terrorist activities in all its manifestations. NSG commandos are an elite force, specially trained and equipped to be used in exceptional circumstances such as any serious act of terrorism. Only 1 vacancy is released for recruitment in SSB through CAPF exam 2021.
- AR: The full form of AR is Assam Rifles. It is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India. The personnel in Assam rifles are recruited mainly to guard the plains of Assam region from the unruly tribes inhabiting in the surrounding hills.
| CAPF Assistant Commandants 2022 vacancies | |
| Security Forces | Number of Vacancies |
| CRPF | to be notified |
| BSF | to be notified |
| CISF | to be notified |
| ITBP | to be notified |
| SSB | to be notified |
| Total | to be notified |
Online Application for UPSC CAPF Exam:
Candidates who wish to be recruited as CAPF AC – Assistant Commandant Officer have to fill the DAF online for CAPF exam 2021 on the official UPSC website.
Candidates must ensure that the application of the UPSC CAPF exam is complete in all respects like details of the applicants, photograph, signature, examination centre, fee, etc.
Before filling in the application form candidates must ensure to fulfill the CAPF eligibility criteria prescribed in the notification released.
CAPF 2022 Exam Dates
Given below are the UPSC CAPF exam dates 2022:
| UPSC CAPF Exam Dates 2022 | |
| Official Notification | April 20th, 2022 |
| Online Application | April 20th, 2022 |
| Last Date of Online Application | May 10th, 2022 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Admit Card | July 2022 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam | August 7th, 2022 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Result | October 2022 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Result (with name) | October 2022 |
| DAF Opening date | October 2022 |
| DAF Closing date | November 2022 |
UPSC CAPF 2021 Exam Dates
UPSC released the Official Notification of UPSC CAPF Exam for 2021 recruitment to conduct the CAPF AC exam from August 8th, 2021. The last date to fill the UPSC CAPF Application Form was May 5th, 2021. Applicants can check the UPSC CAPF exam dates 2021:
| UPSC CAPF Exam Dates 2021 | |
| Official Notification | April 15th, 2021 |
| Online Application | April 15th, 2021 |
| Last Date of Online Application | May 5th, 2021 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Admit Card | July 2021 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam | August 8th, 2021 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Result | 13th October 2021 |
| UPSC CAPF Written Exam Result (with name) | 18th October 2021 |
| DAF Opening date | 21st October 2021 |
| DAF Closing date | 3rd November 2021 till 6 PM |
UPSC Fee Structure- CAPF Exam
Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC CAPF AC exam can pay by both online and offline mode. The fee once paid is not refundable in any case, neither can be reserved for further examinations.
CAPF Exam Fee structure is given below:
| Categories | Amount |
| General/OBC | 200 |
| SC/ST and Women of all category | Exempted from payment of fees |
UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2022
The CAPF Admit Card 2022 will be released 20 days before the exam date(July). After the completion of the application process, UPSC will make available the e-admit card for CAPF 2022 on its official website.
To download Central Armed Police Force Assistant Commandant 2022 Admit Card, candidates have to provide their valid credentials.
Below are the instructions for downloading the UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2022:
- Candidates are required to go to the official website of UPSC to download the CAPF Admit card. (https://upsconline.nic.in)
- In the login page, they have to select either of the modes: registration Id Or roll number mode.
Candidates have to provide the following details accordingly-
| For Registration Id | For Roll Number |
| Registration Id Date of Birth Captcha Code Submit icon | Roll Number Date Of Birth Captcha Code Submit Icon |
After providing their valid credentials candidates will successfully download their UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2022.
UPSC Eligibility Criteria- CAPF AC Exam
Candidates applying for the CAPF exam 2021 should ensure that they fulfil all the CAPF eligibility conditions applicable.
The admission of candidates at all stages is purely provisional subject to satisfying UPSC eligibility criteria for the CAPF exam.
Eligibility conditions are verified with reference to original documents only after the candidate has qualified for the Interview round.
Candidates have to satisfy the following to qualify the CAPF eligibility criteria:
| UPSC Eligibility criteria for CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam 2022 | |
| Nationality | Any Male or Female who is a citizen of India. |
| UPSC Age limit for CAPF AC exam | Minimum Age is 20 Years; Maximum Age is 25 years; |
| UPSC Age limit relaxation for CAPF AC exam | SC/ST: 5 years OBC(reservation applicable): 3 years Ex-servicemen/Civil Central Government Servants: 5 Years J&K Domiciled: 5 years |
| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor’s degree from any Government recognized University Or Deemed to be University |
However, the above-mentioned eligibility criteria have certain conditions. You can know the detailed UPSC CAPF eligibility criteria for Assistant Commandant exam 2021 in the link given.
CAPF Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Mere qualifying the CAPF eligibility does not mean candidates have qualified the exam.
Candidates applying for UPSC CAPF exam must be thorough with the Assistant Commandant Syllabus and CAPF exam pattern.
CAPF Assistant Commandant exam is scheduled to be conducted on August 8th, 2021.
- The written examination to be conducted by UPSC will comprise two Papers in both English and Hindi language.
- Paper-I in CAPF exam will have Multiple Choice Questions carrying 250 marks and Paper-II will be subjective type holding weightage of 200 marks.
- Post the qualification of paper-I and paper-II candidates will be called for Physical efficiency test.
- Candidates declared qualified in PET test will be called for final Interview round carrying 150 Marks.
- Given below is the time slot for CAPF Assistant Commandant exam 2020 for the reference of candidates:
- Paper-I – from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon
- Paper-II from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. evening
| UPSC CAPF Syllabus and exam pattern is as follows: | ||
| Slots | Syllabus | Marks |
| Paper-I (10am-12pm) | General Ability and Intelligence | Objective type; 250 marks |
| Paper-II (2 pm- 5 pm) | General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | Subjective type; 200 marks |
| Physical Efficiency Test | – | Candidates who qualify the above two |
| Personality test/Interview | – | 150 marks |
The commission at its discretion will fix the minimum qualifying marks separately for each paper.
Marks of Paper-II will be evaluated only for those candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I of CAPF Assistant Commandant Exam.
Read about the CAPF Syllabus in detail in the linked article.
Candidates can go through the topics-wise syllabus of all the sections covered in the CAPF exam as well as the other government examinations-
CAPF Preparation and Strategy
Now that you are well aware of UPSC CAPF Syllabus for the Assistant Commandant post, here is a breakdown of the Paper-I and Paper-II preparation.
UPSC CAPF preparation tips:
- General Ability and Intelligence paper i.e. Paper-I comprise general mental ability, current events, general science, Indian economy and Polity, Indian History and Geography of India and World.
- For General Ability besides data interpretation candidates have to be thorough with quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and numerical ability.
- All the national and international events should be on the fingertips for the current events section.
- Being thorough with the legislative, executive, judiciary system and political system of India will help you clear the Indian polity and economy section easily.
- For Paper-II the essay writing is very important and carry more weightage. Candidates are suggested to increase their language proficiency for essay and comprehension section.
Check out the following links for better preparation:
The linked article will abreast you with detailed tips and strategies on UPSC CAPF preparation.
Candidates can go through the Competitive Exam Preparation Strategies for assistance in devising a good study plan and doing diligent preparation.
About CAPF Exam
CAPF full form is Central Armed Police Force. CAPF is the unified name of the seven security forces in India under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Seven Security Forces are as follows:
- CRPF – CRPF full form is Central Reserve Police Force
- BSF– BSF stands for Border Security Force
- ITBP– is known as Indo-Tibetian Border Police Force
- SSB– full form of SSB is Sashastra Seema Bal
- CISF- full form of CISF is Central Industrial Security Forces
- NSG- NSG full form is National Security Guard
- AR- AR stands for Assam Rifles
CAPF is mandated with the responsibility of enabling the Government of India to effectively and efficiently maintain public order, legal rules and regulations, and internal security.
CAPF is also entrusted to preserve integrity, promote social harmony and development on a national level by placing service and loyalty above self.
UPSC is the body that conducts CAPF exam to recruit for various Group A and Group B posts in the above-mentioned security services of the country.
Aspirants preparing for any Government Exams can check the links given below to understand the examination, their pattern and syllabus even better-