
UPSC conducts the CAPF Exam yearly to hire for the various security forces. The UPSC CAPF Online Application has started on 18th August 2021. It is very important to understand the UPSC CAPF Eligibility 2021 to complete the registration correctly. According to the official UPSC CAPF Notification 2021, there will be 209 vacancies available for entrants.
UPSC will do the CAPF exam in 3 phases the Written Test, Physical test and Interview. It is important for entrants to go through the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021 to know the subjects they have to study. However there two more rounds of CAPF Exam the Physical test and Interview round. Entrants must keep in mind they have to give equal focus to crack the UPSC CAPF exam. Before we jump into the details of the exam let’s have look at the exam dates:
Events | Details |
Conducting Body | UPSC or Union Public Service Commission |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Phases | Written, Physical Test, Interview |
Exam languages | English & Hindi |
Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Depts hired through CAPF exam |
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UPSC CAFP Notification Release | 18th Aug 2021 |
CAPF Application Date | Aug 18th 2021 |
CAPF Application End Date | 7th Sept 2021 |
Online Application Withdrawal | 14th to 20th Sept 2021 |
CAPF Exam Written Exam Date | 20th Dec 2021 |
CAPF Admit Card Release | November 2021 |
CAPF Written Exam Result | January 2021 |
Eligible Entrant | Both Male & Female |
Exam Fee | Rs 200 |
Now that we know the important dates let’s have a look at the UPSC CAPF Eligibility 2021. This would help us to understand who are the entrants are eligible to appear in the exam.
The Eligibility criteria consist of 4 factors. the citizenship, Educational qualification, Age Limit and Physical Standards. In CAPF Exam Physical Ability holds major importance in the selection process. Although all phase of exams has to be qualified to get selected in finals. Entrants have to work on their physical fitness especially to qualify for this exam. Let’s have a look into the details:
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Now you already know about the very basic eligibility criteria i.e. citizenship. We will not have a look at the next aspect of the criteria that is the Age limit for UPSC CAPF.
Category | Age Limit |
General | Min 20- Max 25 years |
SC/ST | Min 20- Max 30 years |
OBC | Min 20 – Max 28 Years |
Civil Working under Central govt | Min 20- Max 30 years |
Ex-serviceman | |
People domiciled in J&K between Jan 1980-Dec 1989 |
The above table shows the age criteria for various depts. Now let’s have a look into the educational skills needed for the CAPF exam:
If the entrant meets the required educational skill needed for the CAPF exam then only they should apply for it. However, if an entrant fails to provide a valid certificate or if it doesn’t have the date of issuing.
Now let’s move to the next and most imp aspect of eligibility, which is Physical fitness. As it the CAPF exam is solely conducted for hiring people in the security forces of India. The physical fitness of an entrant plays a major role. Let’s have a look into the details:
A security force officer has to work in many adverse situations. Entrants must ensure that they are physically fit & mentally strong to handle each situation. UPSC have some fixed standards in the matter of fitness for security officers, let’s have a look.
Sl No | Physical Standards. | Women | Men |
1 | Weight | 46Kg | 50kg |
2 | Height | 157cm | 165cm |
3 | Chest | NA | 81cm (5cm expansion on inhaling) |
Sl No | Aspects | Week Eye | Good Eye |
1 | Near Vision | N9 | N6 |
2 | Refractive Error Limit | + 4D (including cylinder) Hypermetropia | – 4D (including cylinder) Myopia |
3 | Distance Vision | 6/12 | 6/6 |
6/9 | 6/9 |
Sl No | Aspects | Criteria |
1 | Age | 18-35 |
2 | Pre LASIK Error | 6 D |
3 | Corneal Thickness | 425 micron |
4 | Axis length | 21-26 mm |
5 | Post Operative | Stable period refractive flap |
6 | Interval | 6months post-operative period mandatory |
Note: Entrant who went through LASIK surgery must wait for 6months before applying in CAPF. This time gap is mandatory by the commission.
Male | 15 ° |
Female | 20 ° |
Apart from this, there are specific parameters for eligibility in a matter of Physical standards. Entrants have to be particular about each of them to qualify in the merit list. Now let’s have a look into the UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2021:
In the exam highlights, we have already indicated that the CAPF exam is conducted in three phases. The 1st phase of CAPF exam will be the written exam which would have two papers. The 2nd round of exam would be the Physical test and the third round of the exam will be an interview round. Entrants have to qualify all the rounds then only they will be able to have a career in any of the CAPF segments. Let’s have a look into the details of the exams rounds:
Papers | Total Marks | Time Limit | Exam Language |
General Ability & Intelligence | 250 | 120mins | English & Hindi |
General Studies & Essay Comprehension | 200 | 180mins | English & Hindi (except English paper, it has to be answered in English). |
Paper I:
Topic | Number Of Questions |
Mental Ability & Reasoning | 21-23 |
Current Affairs National | 14-16 |
General Science | 24-26 |
Indian History | 20-22 |
Economy & Polity Of India | 22-24 |
Indian Geography | 8-10 |
World Geography | 8-10 |
Total | 125 |
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Paper-II 2021:
Segments | Marks |
Essay Writing, Geography, Polity, Economy. security, Analytical Abilities & Human Rights. | 80 |
Comprehension, precise writing & grammar application efficiency test. | 120 |
Total | 200 |
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After qualifying in Paper II the entrant will then go for Physical Test. The physical test is very important for the security forces because the officer’s fitness will impact their job role. Let’s have a look at how the physical test is conducted:
Physical test of the entrants is conducted to test their physical strength and credibility to perform their duties as an officer in security forces. There are specific tests that are performed to find out the Physical ability of an entrant. Let’s have a look:
SL No | Kind Of Tests | Category Male | Category Female |
1 | 7.26 kgs Shot Put | 4.5 meter | Exempted |
2 | Long Jump | 3 Chances – 3.5 meter | Chances 3 – 3 meter |
3 | Run 100 meter | 16 secs | 18 secs |
4 | Run 800 meter | 3min 45 secs | 4min 45 secs |
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Corrected Distance Vision |
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Close vision |
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Colour Visibility Standards | CP III/ ISIHARA Plates |
Entrants who would be further shortlisted after the physical test will go for interview round or personality test round. The interview round being the last round entrants would be asked about their preferred security force they want to join. However, before that, there will be a round of questioners to test the mental strength and personality of the entrant. Let have a look at some of the questions asked in the interview round:
The interview round will be the last round of the CAPF exam. This round is solely designed to understand the personality and mental stability of the entrants. Their quick decision-making ability will also be tested in this round. This test will carry 150 marks. On successful completion of this test, entrants would express their preference of the security forces they want to join.
Now that we are aware how the CAPF exam will be conducted let’s have a look at the UPSC CAPF Syllabus 2021 to know what are the subjects that entrants need to study:
As we have already discussed the CAPF exam is conducted in 3 phases. The written exam, the physical test and the interview. The 1st phase that is the written exam is further divided into two papers. The General Ability & Intelligence & General Studies & Essay, Comprehension. On qualifying each papers entrants will appear for next round. After successful completion of each round, the entrants will have wait for the final merit list according to which their final selection will be made. Let’s have look what are the subjects that and entrant have to study to succeed in the CAPF Exam:
General Ability & intelligence:
Sl No | Papers | Topics |
1 | General mental Ability | Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, numerical ability and data interpretation are the things entrants will be tested on in this section. |
2 | General Science | Comprehension |
General awareness | ||
Appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation Of Areas:
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3 | Current Events of National and International Importance. | Importance in the broad areas of culture music, arts, literature, sports. |
Governance, societal and developmental issues. | ||
Industry, business, globalization, and interplay among nations. | ||
Awareness of current events of national and international. | ||
4 | Indian Polity and Economy | The political system of India. |
Constitution of India. | ||
Social systems and public administration, economic development in India. | ||
Regional and international security issues. | ||
Human rights including its indicators. | ||
5 | History of India | Social, economic and political aspects of History of India. |
Growth of nationalism and freedom movement. | ||
6 | Indian and World Geography | Physical, Social & Economic aspects of the geography of India and the World. |
General Studies, Essay and Comprehension:
Sl No | Papers | Topics |
1 | Paper A | Essay (which are to be answered in the long narrative form either in Hindi or English).
Topics:
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2 | Paper B | Comprehension, précis writing, other communications/language skills – to be attempted in English only.
Topics:
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The above table shows the CAPF Syllabus for written exam for 2021 however, after passing the written exam there will be a physical ability test. Entrants who would pass the Physical test they will further go for Interview round. All the rounds of the exam are very important because to give out the final merit list will be given on basis of all the exams. Let’s have a look at the Physical test that the entrants have to go through:
SL No | Kind Of Tests | Category Male | Category Female |
1 | 7.26 kgs Shot Put | 4.5 meter | Exempted |
2 | Long Jump | 3 Chances – 3.5 meter | Chances 3 – 3 meter |
3 | Run 100 meter | 16 secs | 18 secs |
4 | Run 800 meter | 3min 45 secs | 4min 45 secs |
Note:
Corrected Distance Vision |
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Close vision |
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Colour Visibility Standards | CP III/ ISIHARA Plates |
Entrants who would be further shortlisted after the physical test will go for interview round or personality test round. The interview round being the last round entrants would be asked about their preferred security force they want to join. However, before that, there will be a round of questioners to test the mental strength and personality of the entrant. The Final merit list for selected entrants will be calculated in basis of performance in all rounds of the exam. If an entrant fails to get clearance from the medical team for physical fitness. They would be allowed to redo the test thereafter no further chances will be given to the entrant.
The probable exam date has not been declared yet. However, it is assumed to be released in November 2021. Entrants must keep an eye on the UPSC CAPF Notification 2021 to know when exactly the admit card would be issued. The admit card would be available online and entrants will have to follow a few steps to download it from the official website of UPSC. Let’s have a look at how the admit card can be downloaded for CAPF exam.
In-case of any mistake in the details provided in your admit card inform immediately to UPSC. Send mail to UPSC in the stated email id- [email protected]. Inform which information is wrong. UPSC will further communicate with you after making necessary corrections. However, the data have to match with the details you have put in UPSC CAPF Online Application. Entrants must make sure they have put all correct details in the application form in the 1st place. Let’s have a look at some instruction follow for the day of the exam.
In conclusion, the exam dates are already out now. Entrants looking forward to completing the UPSC CAPF Online Application must go to the official website and finish it as soon as possible. Entrants must also prepare your UPSC CAPF Study plan to crack the exam. It not very difficult to crack the exam if entrants study and do the revisions.
There are 209 vacancies tentative available in UPSC CAPF 2021.
The online application for the UPSC CAPF exam is starting from 20th Dec 2021.
The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted in 3 phases, the written exam, Physical Ability test & interview. All phases of the exam are compulsory.
There will be negative marking UPSC CAPF exam. For each wrong answer, 1/3 marks will be cut.
The last date of UPSC CAPF Online Application is 7th Sept 2021.
Minimum age to attend CAPF exam is 20 years. The candidates can check the eligibility criteria, physical standard test, physical efficiency test etc. Additionally, the candidates are also required to login with their details to download the correct admit card for themselves.
Silki Joshi is a Content Writer with experience of 3+ years in the Edtech domain. She has mostly worked for competitive exams like Banking and SSC exams.
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