UPSC CAPF 2024 Notification Out, Exam Date, Registration Form, 506 Vacancy

The UPSC CAPF AC Notification PDF has been released for the recruitment of Grade A Officers (Assistant Commandants) posts in all Paramilitary Forces of India (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB). There are a total of 506 vacancies for which selection will be done through written tests, Physical tests, and Interview/Personality tests. The online application process for UPSC CAPF Recruitment 2024 has been started on the official portal of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in. The CAPF (AC) written exam will be held on 04th August 2024. Go through the article for details regarding the recruitment drive. 

UPSC CAPF 2024 Notification PDF

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification pdf for the UPSC CAPF AC 2024 Exam on its official website @upsc.gov.in. All the details for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant Recruitment including vacancy, application dates, eligibility, etc have been released along with the detailed notification pdf. The candidates must go through the details before applying for the vacancies. Here we have shared the direct link to download the pdf. 

UPSC CAPF AC Notification 2024 PDF - Click to Download 

What is CAPF Exam?

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are the Armed Police Organizations under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India. All CAPFs are headed by DGP rank officers. AC stands for Assistant Commandants which is the entry level Officer post in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB and these is also a chance of being part of National Security Guard (NSG). They operate under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, except for the AR, which operates under the Ministry of Defence. The AR, BSF, ITBP, and SSB are Border Guarding Forces, while the NSG is a commando-trained force used for special operations. The CISF provides security and protection to industrial undertakings and vital installations. The CRPF is deployed in aid of civil power in matters related to the maintenance of law and order, internal security, and counterinsurgency. 

The candidates recruited through this exam, join the forces as Assistant Commandants (AC). The following forces recruit the candidates through this exam.

1. Border Security Force (BSF)
2. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
3. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
4. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
5. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

UPSC CAPF 2024- Overview

The Grade A Officer (Assistant Commandant) rank is the highest entry-level rank in the Central Armed Police Forces of India. Assistant commandants in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are selected through a competitive exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. With UPSC CAPF 2024, a total of 506 vacancies for Assistant Commandants have been released for various forces like the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). 

UPSC CAPF AC 2024 Exam Date Out

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC CAPF Exam Date 2024 through the UPSC Exam calendar. The UPSC CAPF Written Exam will be held on 04th August 2024 at various exam centers. All the candidates who will successfully apply for the UPSC CAPF AC 2024, must gear up their preparation for the CAPF Exam as the dates are now released officially. 

UPSC CAPF 2024- Important Dates

All important dates for the UPSC CAPF AC 2024 examination have been released by the Union Public Service Commission along with the UPSC Calendar 2024. The UPSC CAPF 2024 Registration Process has been started on 24th April 2024 at www.upsc.gov.in and will continue till 14th May 2024. UPSC CAPF Exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on 04th August 2024. Check the complete UPSC CAPF 2024 Schedule from the table below. 

UPSC CAPF Vacancy AC 2024

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 506 vacancies for Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) viz. Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force(CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at CAPF. Check the vacancy details in the below table.

UPSC CAPF Application Fees

The online application fee for UPSC CAPF 2024 has been divided into two categories. All eligible candidates should pay the application fee prescribed by the UPSC. The application fee shall be deposited in any Branch of SBI by cash, by using the net banking facility of the State Bank of India, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card. For General/OBC male candidates, the application fee is Rs. 200 and for Female/ SC/ ST candidates, there is no application fee.

UPSC CAPF 2024 Online Application Form

The online registration process has been started for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants (Group A) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) on 24th April 2024 at its official website @upsc.gov.in. Thousands of candidates who are eligible for the posts can apply online for UPSC CAPF Vacancy 2024  before 14th May 2024. Here we have also provided a direct link to apply online for  UPSC CAPF AC 2024 as activated on the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in.

UPSC CAPF 2024 Online Form Link (Active) - Click to Apply

How to Apply For UPSC CAPF 2024?

The candidates can fill out their UPSC CAPF Application form with the simple steps mentioned below and follow the instructions.

1. Candidates have to log on to the UPSC website upsc.gov.in.

2. Search for the ‘UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant 2024’ link and click on it.

3. Fill up the essential details required correctly in the required sections and submit your details

4. Pay the application fee if applicable

5. Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

6. Download your CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Application form and get it print out for future reference.

UPSC CAPF 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The UPSC has released the detailed eligibility criteria for UPSC CAPF 2024 through the detailed UPSC CAPF Notification 2024. Check the complete UPSC CAPF Eligibility details from the below section. 

CAPF AC Nationality

1. A citizen of India
2. A Subject of Bhutan
3. A subject of Nepal
4. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st Jan 1962 to permanently settle in India.
5. A person of Indian origin who migrated from Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African countries to permanently settle in India.

CAPF AC Education Qualification

The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree/Graduation from any recognised university to be eligible for UPSC CAPF 2024 Exam.

The candidates who appear in the final year of their degree course can also apply for the exam but they have to produce the final year mark sheet of the qualifying exam with the detailed application form.

CAPF AC Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

The minimum age limit for the Central Armed Police Forces. (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2024 is 20 years and the maximum age limit for the same is 25 years. The age relaxation for some categories is given below.  he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1999 and not later than 1st August 2004. 

Minimum Age - 20 years
Maximum Age - 25 years

CAPF AC Physical Standard

The minimum requirement of height, chest, and weight for both men and women has been tabulated-

CAPF AC Medical Standards

No. of Attempts for UPSC CAPF Exam

There will be no restriction on the number of attempts. However, the minimum and maximum age limits have been mentioned for different categories. Candidates can apply for the CAPF AC exam until the maximum age limit is exceeded.

UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Selection Process

The candidate has to go through the following stages to get selected for Assistant Commandant vacancies:

1. Written Examination - The first stage of the selection process for the UPSC CAPF 2024 exam is a written examination which will be held on 04th August 2024. The written exam will comprise two papers. The paper I exam comprises the subject General Ability and Intelligence and is held for 250 Marks. The paper will be of Objective (Multiple Answers) Type. Paper II consists of General Studies, Essays, and Comprehension for 200 Marks.
2. Physical test - Candidates who cleared the written examination will be called for the 02nd stage of the selection process i.e. Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.
3. Interview: Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, will be called for an Interview/Personality Test. The final selection of the candidates will be based on the candidates' marks scored in the written examination and Interview/Personality Test.

CAPF Exam Pattern- Stage 1

1. Paper I & II will be in bilingual language-Hindi & English, excluding English paper.
2. Paper I is of 2 hours duration and Paper II is of 3 Hours duration.
3. Paper- I will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
4. Paper-II is a descriptive format paper that includes Precis Writing, Comprehension Components, and other communications/ language skills that will be English only.
5. The questions in this paper will be of Objective (Multiple Answers) Type in which the questions will be set in English as well as Hindi.
6. Paper 1 will be held from 10 a.m. to 12.00 Noon and Paper 2 will be held from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
7. Paper-I is a qualifying stage; Paper-II will only be checked of those candidates who clear the Paper I.

CAPF Stage II Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)

Qualified candidates in the written exam will be called to appear for the physical efficiency test. 

CAPF Stage III: Interview/Personality Test

The candidates declared passed in the second stage of the CAPF exam, will be called for the interview/personality test. The interview/ personality test for 150 marks will be conducted on the UPSC premises in New Delhi. After the interview/personality test, the final result will be declared.

UPSC CAPF 2024 Syllabus 

UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are discussed below:

UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

The objective type questions with multiple choices in this paper will broadly cover the following areas: 

1. General Mental Ability: The questions will be designed to test the logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude including numerical ability, and data interpretation. 

2. General Science: The questions will be set to test general awareness, scientific temper, comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation including new areas of importance like Information Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science. 

3. Current Events of National and International Importance: The questions will test the candidates’ awareness of current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalisation, and interplay among nations. 

4. Indian Polity and Economy: The questions shall aim to test 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. 

5. History of India: The questions will broadly cover the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. This shall also include the areas of growth of nationalism and freedom movement. 

6. Indian and World Geography: The questions shall cover the physical, social and economic aspects of geography pertaining to India and the World. 

UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2 consists of General Studies, Essay(English or Hindi), précis writing & Comprehension and it has been divided into two parts.
Part A: Part A covers the Essay section. Essay topics will be based on Indian history especially the freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy, knowledge of security and human rights issues, and analytical ability. Essay questions which are to be answered in long narrative form either in Hindi or English totaling 80 Marks.

Part B: Part B covers Comprehension, précis writing, and other communications/language skills. Part B contains 120 marks. It will be attempted in English only. The topics are Comprehension passages, précis writing, developing counterarguments, simple grammar and other aspects of language testing. 

UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern- Click Here

UPSC CAPF Previous Year Paper PDF- Click to Download

UPSC CAPF AC Salary

CAPF notification also contains the pay structure which is divided into post-wise salaries. The pay scale for Assistant Commandant (AC) posts in Indian Paramilitary forces is Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500. With the basic pay of Assistant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Force of UPSC, there come other allowances too. Check the below table that represents the approximate salary of each rank:

UPSC CAPF Salary Structure (Rank Wise) - Click to Check

Important Tips for UPSC CAPF 2024

Before preparing for the exam, the first step is to begin your preparation is to go through the details of the UPSC CAPF syllabus to plan a better strategy for the exam. After the syllabus, candiadtes must review the previous year's question papers to prioritize and identify high-weightage topics and types of questions. Candidates can follow the add247 for good-quality study material. Preparing Hand-Made notes and solving mock tests is also beneficial to start preparation for UPSC CAPF 2024. 

CAPF ACs Exam Centres

The list of examination centres for UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 will be released along with the notification PDF. The Examination will be held at the following Centres:

Note: Allotment of Centres will be on the “first-apply-first allot” basis, and once the capacity of a particular Centre is attained, the same will be frozen. 

UPSC CAPF 2024 Admit Card

As per the notification released, the UPSC CAPF exam 2024 will be conducted on 04th August 2024 at various exam centres. The admit card for the exam is expected to be released in the second/third week of July 2024 on the official website of UPSC @upsc.gov.in. The admit card is a compulsory document to carry along with them to the exam hall.

UPSC CAPF 2024 Result

The result of the UPSC CAPF 2024 examination will be released after the 20-30 days of the examination of each phase. The result will be updated here once it has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

UPSC CAPF Cut-Off 2024

UPSC release UPSC CAPF Cut Off Marks for each paper after the complete recruitment process. Check the UPSC CAPF 2021, 2020 cut off marks from the below table for reference.