The UPSC has released the 2023 Notification on April 26, 2023, for 322 vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandants (Group A), including Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Interested candidates can apply online through the given link, but it is recommended to avoid last-minute rushes and apply as soon as possible, as centers will be allotted on a “first-apply-first-allot” basis.
The CAPF ACs Exam comprises three stages: Written Examination, Physical Fitness Test, and Interview round. Aspiring candidates should be aware of the latest updates, selection procedure, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, previous year cut-off, etc., to clear the CAPF 2023 Exam.
UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2023
UPSC has released the notification for CAPF ACs 2023 on 26th April 2023. Interested candidates can apply for the post of Assistant Commandant by clicking on the provided link. It is advised to check the eligibility criteria before submitting the application.
| Exam Name | Central Armed Police Forces |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Periodicity | Annually |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Exam Rounds | Three Stages (Written + Physical Fitness Test + Interview) |
| Exam Dates | Written Test: August 6, 2023 / PFT: TBD / Interview: TBD |
| Expected Candidates | Approximately 200,000 |
| Available Seats | 322 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
| CAPF ACs 2023 Notification | April 26, 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 16, 2023 |
| Notification | Download |
UPSC CAPF AC Exam Date 2023
The official notification for the CAPF Exam has been released by UPSC on 26th April 2023, providing important details such as exam dates, available vacancies, and application deadline. To remain up-to-date with the latest information, candidates are recommended to bookmark this page and check it regularly.
| CAPF 2023 | Important Dates |
| CAPF 2023 Notification | 26th April 2023 |
| Online Application Starts | 26th April 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th May 2023 |
| Admit Card | —- |
| Written Examination | 6th August 2023 |
| Result of Online Examination | —- |
| PET | October 2023 |
| Interview Round | —- |
| Document Verification | —- |
| Final Merit List Declared | —- |
UPSC CAPF Notification 2023: How To Apply – Link
To apply for UPSC CAPF 2023, follow the below steps:
- Visit the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in).
- Click on the “Online Application for Various Examinations” link.
- Look for the “Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2023” link and click on it.
- Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Part-I Registration” link.
- Fill in all the required details in the application form and click on the “Submit” button.
- Pay the application fee through the available payment modes.
- After the payment is successful, proceed to the “Part-II Registration”.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Complete the “Part-II Registration” process by filling in the remaining details and submitting the form.
- Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.
UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2023
Have a look at the UPSC CAPF (AC) Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Paper I (General Ability and Intelligence) | Paper II (General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 125 (MCQ) | 6 (Descriptive) |
| Marks | 250 | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 3 Hours |
UPSC CAPF AC Syllabus 2023
The syllabus for UPSC CAPF AC 2023 exam is as follows:
Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence
- General Mental Ability: Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, numerical ability, data interpretation.
- General Science: Basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
- Indian Polity and Economy: Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, Economic development.
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India: Ancient, Medieval, Modern.
- Indian and World Geography: Physical, social, economic aspects.
Paper II: General Studies, Essay and Comprehension
- Comprehension
- Essay writing
- Precis Writing
- Report Writing
- Counter Argument
- Language Skills
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Communication Skills
- Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
Candidates are advised to go through the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for better understanding and preparation.
UPSC CAPF AC Vacancies 2023
| BSF | CRPF | CISF | ITBP | SSB | Total No. of posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 55 | 91 | 60 | 30 | 322 |
CAPF Physical Fitness Test
Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Meters race | In 16 seconds | In 18 seconds |
| 800 Meters race | In 3 minutes 45 seconds | In 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meters(3 chances) | 3.0 meters (3 chances) |
| Shot Put | (7.26 Kgs.) 4.5 Meters | – |
UPSC CAPF Interview
The Personality Test/Interview will be conducted for a total of 150 marks. Candidates who qualify for the Personality Test/Interview, including those provisionally shortlisted, will be provided with a Detailed Application Form (DAF) in which they will have to indicate their preferred choice of Forces, among other details.
UPSC CAPF Merit List
Candidates’ merit list will be prepared based on their performance in both the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.
UPSC CAPF ACs Eligibility Criteria
UPSC CAPF Educational Qualification
One must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a university that is incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament, or declared as deemed university under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification to be eligible for the exam.
UPSC CAPF Age Limit
- A candidate must have attained the age of 20 years and must not have attained the age of 25 years on 1st August, 2023, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1998 and not later than 1st August 2003.
- The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable.
- (i) up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
- (ii) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
- (iii) up to a maximum of five years for Civilian Central Government Servants in accordance with the existing instructions of the Central Government. Ex-Servicemen will also be eligible for this relaxation.
CAPF AC Application Fees
Except for female, SC, and ST candidates who are exempt from the payment of fees, all other candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/-.
UPSC CAPF Exam Center 2023
| Centres | Centres | Centres |
| AGARTALA | GANGTOK | PANAJI (GOA) |
| AHMEDABAD | HYDERABAD | PATNA |
| AIZAWL | IMPHAL | PORTBLAIR |
| ALMORA(UTTARAKHAND) | ITANAGAR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| BENGALURU | JAIPUR | RAIPUR |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | RANCHI |
| BHOPAL | JORHAT | SAMBALPUR |
| CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SHILLONG |
| CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SHIMLA |
| CUTTACK | KOLKATA | SRINAGAR |
| DEHRADUN | LUCKNOW | SRINAGAR(UTTARAKHAND) |
| DELHI | MADURAI | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DHARAMSHALA (H.P.) | MANDI (H.P.) | TIRUPATI |
| DHARWAR | MUMBAI | UDAIPUR |
| DISPUR | NAGPUR | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
